Research Compliance Coord-Sr

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Research Compliance Coordinator develops and presents educational materials to compliance officials, staff, regulatory committee members, and the research community to increase awareness of and compliance with regulations concerning human subjects, laboratory animals, or biologically infectious agents. The role develops and implements compliance program components, including protocol and consent form review, record keeping, reporting, and program evaluation. It provides advice and assistance to institutional stakeholders, evaluates processes and policies, coordinates with applicable offices and regulatory agencies, and assists with grant-submission information and budget analysis. The position may lead or mentor lower-level team members.

Requirements

Significant research regulatory knowledge.
Research-related work experience within a large, multiple-affiliate organization.
Working knowledge of complex federal, state, and local research regulations and HIPAA-related regulations.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems and work independently.
Ability to multitask and set priorities in a highly demanding environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and databases.
Working knowledge of IRB regulations and obtaining informed consent.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Three years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

CIP, CPIA, CCRC/CCRA, or CCRP certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure institutional compliance with policies regarding the use of human subjects, laboratory animals, or biologically infectious agents in research.
Develop and implement compliance program components, including protocol and consent form review, record keeping, monthly and annual reporting, program evaluation, and other compliance matters.
Educate, advise, and assist compliance officials, regulatory committee members, investigators, research staff, and office staff to increase awareness of and compliance with human-subject regulations.
Integrate lessons learned into educational materials.
Evaluate processes and policies and recommend changes, with impact on budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling, and procedural changes.
Secure cooperation and coordinate with applicable institutional offices, affiliated institutions, and regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Assist in preparing information and reports for grant submissions and/or budget analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May lead or mentor lower-level team members.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee coverage offered free and family coverage available through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options.
Two vision plan options.
Disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent-care and health-care expenses.
Retirement plan options through TRS or ORP, voluntary retirement programs, and employer matching of employee TRS contributions.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of eight hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
Twelve paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.