Research and Integrity Officer (Contingent II - Grant Funded)

Maryland Connect • Patuxent Riding, MD

8d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Compliance & Integrity Officer leads and coordinates Bowie State University’s research compliance programs to ensure all research activities adhere to federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role manages major compliance areas—including IRB, IACUC, biosafety/biosecurity, conflict of interest, responsible conduct of research, export controls, material/data transfer agreements, and time & effort reporting. The Officer oversees protocol review systems, facilitates compliance committee operations, and develops policies and procedures governing ethical and responsible research. The position conducts regulatory reviews, audits, inspections, and post-approval monitoring to maintain institutional readiness for federal oversight and accreditation. The Officer also manages the full lifecycle of research misconduct allegations, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and accurate documentation for federal reporting. Serving as a central campus resource, the role advises faculty, staff, and administrators on compliance requirements and emerging regulatory issues while supporting training, audits, and site visits across the Division of Research & Innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in research compliance, research administration, or oversight of human/animal subjects.
• Knowledge of federal research regulations (NIH, NSF, FDA, USDA, OLAW, ORI, ITAR/EAR).
• Ability to interpret policies, analyze information, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written/oral communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or terminal degree (MPH, MS, JD, PhD).
• Certifications (CIP, CPIA, CCRA/CRQM).
• Experience in academic or research-intensive environments.
• Familiarity with eRA systems (IRB/IACUC platforms, Kuali, CITI).
• Experience conducting research misconduct investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational oversight of all research compliance programs (IRB, IACUC, Biosafety/Biosecurity, COI, RCR, MTAs/DTAs, Time & Effort, Export Controls, CUI).
• Maintain systems for protocol submission, review, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate compliance committee meetings, training, and documentation.
• Develop, update, and disseminate compliance-related policies and SOPs.
• Ensure alignment with federal regulations (45 CFR 46, FDA, USDA, PHS, 42 CFR 93, etc.).
• Review research protocols, amendments, renewals, and disclosures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Maintain documentation for reporting, inspections, and accreditation.
• Provide regulatory guidance to researchers and administrators.
• Manage research misconduct processes (assessment, inquiry, investigation).
• Prepare required federal documentation and ensure due process.
• Advise leadership on compliance risks and regulatory changes.
• Support training programs, audits, reporting requests, and documentation for site visits.
• Perform duties assigned by the Vice President for Research & Innovation.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level