Part Time Research Compliance Specialist

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Penn State College of Medicine, Office of the Vice Dean for Research is seeking a part time Research Compliance Specialist. This role will provide strategic advisory support to the current Biosafety Officer on upcoming regulatory updates, offer consultative mentorship and continuity for institutional biosafety operations, and harmonize internal policies with other PSU campuses. The specialist will also assist with the routine management of the Biosafety Asset Management Program, conduct focused biosafety walkthroughs for bio/animal-containment spaces, and expedite the pre-review of complex Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) protocols.

Requirements

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Deep familiarity with the medical school's labs and research groups.

Nice To Haves

• Upcoming regulatory updates (e.g., NIH, CDC, OSHA)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory support to the current Biosafety Officer on upcoming regulatory updates (e.g., NIH, CDC, OSHA), offering consultative mentorship and continuity for institutional biosafety operations and harmonizing internal policies with other PSU campuses.
• Assist with the routine management of the Biosafety Asset Management Program, including program billing, scheduling routine and emergency service for equipment, and reviewing vendor contracts.
• Conduct focused biosafety walkthroughs for bio/animal-containment (BSL-2/BSL-2+ and aBSL2/aBSL2+) spaces or specialized research labs, evaluate adherence to institutional safety policies, and assist researchers in resolving open audit findings or biosafety discrepancies.
• Expedite the pre-review of complex Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) protocols, de novo renewals, and amendments involving agents registered for use on campus, utilizing deep familiarity with the medical school's labs and research groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed