Research Compliance Specialist

Arizona State University•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides monitoring, review, and guidance of routine non-complex aspects in one compliance area to ensure compliant research practices. This is an entry-level position in Research Integrity and Assurance within the Office of Research Compliance. Under close supervision and direction, this role supports one functional area, which may include Human Subject Protections, Animal Care and Use, Biosafety, Financial Conflicts of Interest, Misconduct in Research, or Outreach Programs related to regulatory compliance. The position involves following standard practices and procedures in analyzing information where answers can be readily determined.

Requirements

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Ability to provide ideas and recommendations to resolve routine issues.
Has general understanding of requirements for assigned responsibilities.
Works with supervisor to prioritize and manage time.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective professional working relationships.
Refers issues to more senior staff and/or supervisor for guidance.
Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
Ability to interpret complex state and federal regulations.
Expected to be responsive to customers; engaged in work production; and resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.
Ability to work effectively within a complex structured team.
Works under supervision; receives detailed instructions and works from general instructions on standard job duties.
Regular review of completed tasks may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved is desired.
Team-oriented
Able to effectively respond to routine situations involving potentially several university constituencies.
Able to follow directions set by unit and/or supervisor.
Good collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone.

Responsibilities

Provides customer assistance and support to one or more of the functional areas within the Office of Research Compliance by processing new protocols.
Coordinates and manages the review process, determining the level of review.
Supports the protocol or disclosure oversight/reporting processes to ensure compliance with all applicable university, sponsor, ABOR, state, and federal requirements, standards, and regulations.
Acts as an administrative resource to ASU researchers and staff, providing assistance and guidance during development, pre-submission administrative review, management, authorization, and submissions of protocols for review and approval.
Consults with staff, faculty, and others to provide technical advice, problem-solving assistance, and answer questions about the area of assignment to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory controls.
Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas and materials to meet distribution deadlines, and performs follow-up as needed.
Records meeting activities, discussions, agreements, and outcomes.
Responds to questions raised during committee meetings on an as-needed basis and researches information as appropriate/needed for follow-up.
Monitors and conducts reviews of existing and new protocols.
Assists with reviewing and implementing forms, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Investigates, interprets, and provides guidance to faculty and staff on regulations related to the area of assignment.
Identifies areas of focus for education topics and provides outreach training/workshops/seminars for the University community on policies, procedures, and system enhancements for the area of assignment.
Informs the IRB Manager and Associate Director of issues raised by regulatory committees or investigators.
Maintains all applicable protocol records and files.
Provides solutions to problems and recommends changes to methods or procedures to management, utilizing knowledge of best practices and principles.
Develops and prepares routine area-specific reports and contributes to department information gathering initiatives as they arise.
Meets and adheres to timelines and guidelines for responding to inquiries and reviews.
May assist with data gathering and initial analysis under the direction of a more senior staff member.
Supports a customer group and works with other internal university contacts.