Research Integrity Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to human subjects’ research and vertebrate animal research, teaching and testing (e.g. 45 CFR 46; Belmont Report; HIPAA Privacy Rule; PHS Policy on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Animal Welfare Act, etc.)
• Knowledge of research administration and compliance principles, procedures, and terminology applicable in academia
• Strong knowledge of research methodology
• Knowledge of best practices for chemical hygiene and chemical/biohazard storage and disposal
• Ability to learn, use and train end users on protocol submission platforms (e.g. Huron Research Suite)
• Ability to review and process complex information and adapt to an evolving regulatory environment
• Ability to make independent judgments, problem-solve, meet deadlines, and manage compliance programs with minimal supervision
• Computer skills, including word processing, database development and management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Skill in collaborating, building and maintaining relationships with faculty, staff and students across multiple disciplines
• Skilled in reviewing, interpreting and providing guidance to others regarding ethical frameworks and federal regulations
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences, biology, research administration, research compliance, or comparable field
• one year of relevant experience
• or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• 2 or more years of experience in research, research administration, and compliance related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises and educates researchers regarding IRB policies, procedures and application development
• Conducts intake reviews of IRB protocol applications: reviews all protocols for consistency, completeness and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations & institutional policies; independently determines protocol review category (exempt, expedited or full-board); reviews informed consent documents to ensure presence of federally mandated elements; communicates action steps to researchers to facilitate IRB review
• Conducts independent reviews and approval determinations of all exempt protocols
• Manages protocol life cycle after intake: coordinates with IRB members to facilitate expedited protocol reviews and approvals; documents and communicates to researchers protocol determinations; routes modifications, continuing reviews, and closures for approval; coordinates post-approval monitoring of approved research.
• Develops and maintains the IRB forms, protocol archives, and compliance documentation
• Manages IRB meeting schedule and agenda; records IRB meeting minutes; assists ORI Director with IRB administration
• Develops and revises IRB policy and procedures in collaboration with ORI Director and IRB Chair regarding human subject research
• Facilitates the preparation and routing of reliance agreements and exempt site approvals for collaborative research with other institutions
• Supervises ORI Graduate Assistant
• Advises and educates faculty, staff and students regarding IACUC policies, procedures, and application development
• Conducts intake reviews of IACUC protocols; initiates action steps to principal investigators prior to committee review; routes protocols to committee members for review; documents and communicates to principal investigators protocol determination, annual reviews, modifications, and closure
• Develops and maintains the IACUC protocol tracking database: includes protocol intake, initial & annual reviews, modifications, personnel training records, and post-approval monitoring
• Coordinates post-approval monitoring of approved protocols
• Manages IACUC meeting schedule and agenda; records IACUC meeting minutes; develops and submits semi-annual and annual reports in accordance with USDA and OLAW requirements
• Develops and revises IACUC policy and procedures in collaboration with ORI Director and IACUC Chair regarding vertebrate animal activities
• Responsible for maintaining IACUC forms, protocol archives and compliance documentation
• Manages Facilities Work Requests/Work Orders for IACUC and Animal Facilities
• IACUC contact for UTC Office of Environmental Health and Safety
• If needed, manages emergency situations with the Animal Facilities outside of regular business hours
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and chemical hygiene guidelines, keep current safety data sheets for all substances in the Animal Facilities; Ensure compliance with hazardous and biohazardous waste management in the Animal Facilities
• Manages and maintains an up-to-date chemical inventory for all substances in the Animal Facilities
• Oversees annual Animal Facilities Space Inventory
• Oversees access for all faculty, staff, and students of the Animal Facilities
• Purchases supplies for Animal Facilities as needed
• Assists with mitigation of any research compliance concerns or issues involving human subjects research and vertebrate animal activities
• Prepares reports as necessary for the ORI Director and the Vice Chancellor for Research
• Stays up-to-date with federal, state, and UT policies pertaining to IRB and IACUC to ensure UTC's policies and procedures are accurate and implemented promptly (via trainings, conferences, workshops, etc.)
• Participates in professional organizations (e.g. PRIM&R) and attends national conferences, workshops, and seminars to gain knowledge in the latest approaches for compliance within a university setting
• Maintains UTC IRB and IACUC websites and coordinates with Division webmaster to update as needed
• Assists ORI with policy and regulation education and training for UTC faculty, staff and students
• Assists with other research compliance activities as assigned (e.g. secondary coverage for Institutional Biosafety Committee functions)

Benefits

• UT Benefits