Research Compliance Training Manager

University of New England Career • Biddeford, ME

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About The Position

The Research Compliance Training Manager will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering educational materials and training programs related to the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), research ethics, and compliance. This role involves coordinating training sessions for researchers, facilitating onboarding and off-boarding processes, and providing guidance on institutional policies and regulatory requirements. The manager will also develop assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness, maintain compliance records, and collaborate with various stakeholders to identify educational needs and opportunities for improvement. Staying current with changes in research ethics regulations and best practices is crucial to ensure programs meet federal requirements from agencies like NIH and NSF.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field (such as ethics, education, science, or a related area).
• 3 years of experience in research administration or related compliance experience (e.g., IACUC, IBC, IRB).
• Familiarity with research ethics, regulatory requirements, and best practices in responsible conduct of research.
• Experience in curriculum development and educational program design.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment in the Office of Research Integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in coordinating and delivering RCR education programs is desirable.
• MS or PhD preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and develop educational materials, trainings, and onboarding curriculum related to RCR, research ethics, and compliance.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions to researchers (faculty, professional staff, students) related to RCR, research ethics and compliance.
• Facilitate research-related on-boarding activities for new faculty/professional staff and the research off-boarding process for faculty/professional staff departing the institution.
• Provide guidance to researchers on institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in RCR, research ethics and compliance.
• Assist with the development of assessment tools and mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of RCR education programs and recommend improvements.
• Maintain records and documentation of training participation and generate reports to demonstrate compliance and educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and institutional leaders to identify educational needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay informed of changes in research ethics regulations, ethical standards, and best practices to ensure RCR programs are up-to-date and compliant with NIH and NSF federal program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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