Research Compliance Specialist II

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

As our Research Compliance Specialist II in Sponsored Research Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the Conflict-of-Interest process for sponsored researchers, including reviewing all project COIs, implementing federal sponsor and RIT rules, drafting management plans, or addressing conflict issues associated with individuals conducting externally sponsored research. You will also conduct export control compliance reviews on all sponsored projects, OFAC and banned party screening, project reviews and determinations, and creation of TCPs when necessary. This role involves learning and using research databases and compliance software to enter, track, and report data on completed reviews. You will assist on other pre and post award non-financial compliance issues involving NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA, and DOD. Additionally, you will handle other non-financial matters, including reviewing and drafting NDAs, data use agreements, and material transfer agreements related to sponsored projects.

Requirements

Master's degree in related field
7 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations that govern research compliance and safety standards
Knowledge of compliance requirements related to grant funding or sponsored research projects
Skill in risk assessment and mitigation in the management of research compliance strategies
Skill in effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex or technical topics
Skill in technical, legal, and contractual writing
Ability to administer grants and contracts
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies
Prior experience in university or corporate regulatory compliance environment working on conflict of interest and/or export control reviews required
At least 3 years of prior experience in university or corporate regulatory compliance positions
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Post award research administration experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures research activities comply with RIT policies and procedures, federal regulations, and state and local laws relative to the conduct of human research studies.
Provides guidance regarding the interpretation of regulations, laws, and policies to the organization’s internal review boards (IRB), researchers, staff, and administrators.
Reviews proposals and assists in the development of RIT human research protection policies and procedures.
Coordinates human research activities across the various offices and staff that have roles in protecting research participants.
Ensures that human research protection training is available and completed by investigators, key study personnel, and all staff who participate in the human subject research.
Maintains current knowledge of human research protection guidance and regulations as they evolve.
Monitors federal regulatory websites and other research-related resources.
Communicates pertinent information to staff in a timely manner.
Oversees the Conflict-of-Interest process for sponsored researchers including review of all project COIs, implementing of federal sponsor and RIT rules, drafting of management plans or addressing conflict issues associated with individuals conducting externally sponsored research.
Conduct export control compliance reviews on all sponsored projects, OFAC and banned party screening, project reviews and determinations, and creation of TCPs when necessary.
Learns and uses research databases and compliance software to enter, track, and report data on completed reviews.
Assists on other pre and post award non-financial compliance issues involving NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA, and DOD.
Conducts other non-financial matters including reviewing and drafting NDAs, data use agreements, and material transfer agreements related to sponsored projects.
Other duties as assigned.