Research Compliance Manager

$54,400 - $92,500/Yr

Auburn University - Auburn, AL

Part-time - Mid Level

Auburn, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Compliance Manager at Auburn University is responsible for overseeing compliance programs related to animal care, human research protection, and biological safety. This role involves managing compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies, while also serving as a subject matter expert. The position aims to facilitate institutional oversight and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, contributing to the university's mission of impactful research and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages unified compliance programs related to animal care and use, human research protection, and biological safety.
• Monitors the regulatory environment and coordinates institutional self-assessments in research compliance.
• Develops and implements institutional policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Creates and maintains research compliance documents, forms, and web pages.
• Reviews and approves protocols, authorizations, or disclosures for compliance with regulations, laws, and policies.
• Evaluates compliance approvals for consistency with the scope of work for sponsored projects.
• Reviews and determines completion of appropriate training for personnel, develops training materials/resources, and conducts educational sessions.
• Participates in campus-wide post-approval monitoring programs.
• Advises AU investigators on compliance regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Drafts and submits required assurances and reports including non-compliance reports to appropriate University administration and federal regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, ethics, nursing, medicine, veterinary medicine, animal sciences, biological sciences, social behavior, human sciences, or related field.
• 5 years of professional experience related to contracts, grants, law, nursing, medicine, veterinary medicine, animal sciences, or human/animal research.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising, mentoring, or leading others.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies related to animal care and use or biological hazards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with HURON Electronic Research Administration System.
• Animal Care and Use Program Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan