Research Compliance Analyst 2

The Ohio State University

1d • $27 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

The Ohio State University is seeking applications for the position of Compliance Specialist, Conflict of Interest. The position reports to the Director, Conflict of Interest (COI) in ERIK’s Research Compliance team. This position will function as an integral team member dedicated to supporting Ohio State’s COI program by conducting routine COI reviews, advising principal investigators and research teams on completion of COI disclosure forms, assisting with developing, operating, and managing processes for auditing completion of COI disclosure forms and compliance with conflict management plans, developing executing, and documenting specific conflict management plans involving researchers’ outside activities, and assisting with improving the electronic Conflict of Interest (eCOI) approval and disclosure processes. The Compliance Specialist will play a key role in coordinating and executing various administrative duties related to the Research Compliance team’s COI processes and procedures, including coordinating and scheduling COI training for researchers and administrative staff, Monitoring the shared COI inbox, and assisting with developing Standard Operating Procedures. The Compliance Specialist will also manage the reporting of COI metrics to ERIK Research Integrity and Investigations, assist with tracking and managing COIs involving researchers’ outside activities and (3) assist with tracking and managing federal sponsor reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years of experience in higher education, research administration, or compliance related to conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in conflict of interest, research administration, human subject protection, and/or compliance in higher education.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of state and federal regulations.
• Complex regulatory analysis, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and work with faculty, staff, and students and be receptive to their feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine COI reviews
• Advising principal investigators and research teams on completion of COI disclosure forms
• Assisting with developing, operating, and managing processes for auditing completion of COI disclosure forms and compliance with conflict management plans
• Developing, executing, and documenting specific conflict management plans involving researchers’ outside activities
• Assisting with improving the electronic Conflict of Interest (eCOI) approval and disclosure processes
• Coordinating and scheduling COI training for researchers and administrative staff
• Monitoring the shared COI inbox
• Assisting with developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Managing the reporting of COI metrics to ERIK Research Integrity and Investigations
• Assisting with tracking and managing COIs involving researchers’ outside activities
• Assisting with tracking and managing federal sponsor reporting

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree