Research Compliance Analyst I/II/III

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development is hiring a Research Compliance Analyst. This role provides leadership in evaluation, analysis, and administrative support for the Research Integrity program within the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance. The Research Compliance Analyst helps ensure the institution meets its responsibilities for compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and university policies and procedures related to Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Misconduct, and Research Conflict of Interest.

Requirements

Level I: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.
Level I: 2 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.
Level I: OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.
Level I: 0 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.
Level II: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.
Level II: 4 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.
Level II: OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.
Level II: 2 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.
Level III: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.
Level III: 6 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.
Level III: OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.
Level III: 4 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.
Level III: OR Terminal degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.
Level III: 2 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.

Responsibilities

Conducts regulatory review and assessment of protocols, applications, and Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures to evaluate adherence to applicable regulations, laws, policies, and guidance. In collaboration with the research integrity and compliance leadership team, determines needed changes, steps, and actions necessary to achieve compliance.
Provides regulatory advice, consultation, and support to investigators, compliance committees to include Institutional Review Boards for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research (IRB), Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and university or college research administration on matters related to research integrity and/or compliance. Remains current on applicable federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies related to areas of assignment.
Leads development, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive education and training programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies.
Participates in monitoring activities and evaluations of reported concerns to support institutional responsibilities for compliance oversight and the ethical and responsible conduct of research and regulated activities.
Acts as a liaison between faculty, students, or staff and the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance. Assists researchers in understanding and compiling with regulations and policies related to research integrity.
Develops and supports public relations and communication efforts for internal research integrity and/or compliance stakeholders and external agencies. Disseminates program outcomes and information through publications, articles, notices, or other media.
Assists with development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, tools, and resources based on changing regulatory environment or risk-based program analysis.
Researches and gathers background information on a variety of research compliance and regulatory topics. Compiles information and prepares reports, records, and communication of a confidential nature for the purpose of documenting regulatory compliance. Creates and runs queries and analyses research on compliance-related data.
Evaluates, recommends, and implements process improvements that align with the University’s strategic plan to streamline processes, eliminate outdated programs, and create efficiencies.
Provides back up support within unit and across the research integrity and/or compliance programs.