Research Data Compliance Specialist
About The Position
The Research Data Compliance Specialist (RDCS) reports to the Director, Office of Research Integrity & Compliance and the Data Discovery and Development Team in the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The position supports research resource management and technical administration of key initiatives, and works with administrators, faculty, staff, fellows, and students to interpret regulations, policies, and other obligations related to research data security and compliance. The RDCS provides scientific and technical consultation on research compliance, supports grant applicants and awardees with data management and repository selection, and advises researchers on handling research data, confidential information, proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. The role also supports continuous research data monitoring; inventories systems that may contain FCI, CUI, or other secure data; and helps develop and maintain institution-wide policies, procedures, training, and monitoring related to research data and technology. This includes requirements such as PHI, HIPAA, FERPA, PII, GDPR, and NSPM-33. The specialist develops training and consultation to support compliant research collaboration and innovation, participates in implementing data security policies, and represents research interests on related committees and groups.
Requirements
- Experience with acquisition and management of research-derived datasets and standards related to their use, sharing, and storage.
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related field, professional certification such as AHIC, or at least five years of work experience directly related to management and manipulation of research data.
- Four years of experience in compliance or compliance-related fields.
- Three years of experience with and understanding of scientific fields and scientific data management.
- Proficiency with MS PowerPoint and Excel, spreadsheets, and data-gathering and analysis tools.
- Ability to translate sophisticated scientific topics into non-technical language.
- Investigative nature, strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail to identify trends, issues, and process enhancements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop training materials and provide individual training.
- Working knowledge of information systems technology and cybersecurity principles, including vulnerability scanning, network security, authentication and authorization, and incident response.
- Ability to think critically and strategically about sophisticated issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, reporting, and data visualization skills.
- Strong project, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and develop process efficiencies.
- Ability to work independently and appropriately escalate issues for resolution.
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Knowledge of IRB processes and procedures and Human Research Protection Program operations.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Coding skills in languages such as SQL or Python.
- Experience with statistical software such as SAS or SPSS.
Responsibilities
- Handle multiple areas of compliance for the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute and provide scientific and technical consultation on regulations, institutional policies and procedures, and national best practices.
- Support grant applicants, awardees, and staff with data management and selection and use of repositories for datasets of varying size and complexity.
- Guide researchers on procedures for handling research data, confidential information, proprietary materials, documents, and research equipment in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Assist in developing and executing a continuous research data monitoring program.
- Inventory and document institutional systems that may contain FCI, CUI, or other secure data, and coordinate efforts to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, training, and monitoring institution-wide research data and technology policies and procedures, including funding and agreement requirements and requirements related to FCI, CUI, PHI, HIPAA, FERPA, PII, GDPR, and NSPM-33.
- Develop content and provide training and consultation to facilitate compliant research collaboration, data management, and data-sharing.
- Participate in implementing research data security policies and procedures and represent research interests on data compliance committees and groups.
- Uphold professional and business conduct, adhere to applicable policies and regulations, promote a culture of compliance, and respond to identified compliance concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup childcare and eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources
- Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
- Health and retirement benefits
- Wellbeing programs
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Job Type
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