Research Compliance Specialist

Baylor University • Waco, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Research Compliance Specialist to support research compliance activities by ensuring institutional, state, and federal compliance primarily in human and animal research, but may include other areas of research compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing IRB/IACUC submissions, maintaining auditable records, assisting in policy and process development, and coordinating education and outreach to the research community. The role also involves monitoring post-approval compliance, analyzing documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in research compliance operations. This position is eligible for remote work. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and one year work experience are required.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support all relevant activities (as assigned) in the Research Compliance Office, such as IRB & IACUC submissions and reviews, conflict of interest (COI) disclosures, research-related agreements (such as data use and reliance agreements), research-related HIPAA reviews, research integrity and misconduct, responsible conduct of research, export compliance, and reporting to external oversight agencies
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and processes to ensure compliance with applicable protocols, laws, and regulations
• Serve as an expert resource to the Baylor research community
• Coordinate and manage education and outreach initiatives to the university's research faculty, staff, and students, including special initiatives
• Maintain education and training records
• Participate in external professional development conferences, webinars, and other trainings
• Provide excellent customer service to the Baylor research community
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes to monitor compliance in assigned area(s), including post-approval monitoring
• Provide statistical information for reports, documents, and publications, as needed
• Collect, organize, review, and analyze documentation related to research records and activities in the assigned research compliance area(s) to determine whether proper university, state, and federal requirements are followed
• Maintain auditable records, including protocols, disclosures, agreements, sponsor and internal correspondence, and reporting to external oversight agencies for assigned areas of responsibility
• Participate in ongoing research compliance continuous improvement efforts with respect to policies, procedures, tools/systems, and training
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• generous time off
• tuition remission
• outstanding automatic retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level