Research Compliance Analyst

Position Details

Position Information
Requisition Number
S3824P

Home Org Name
Office of Research Compliance

Division Name
VP for Research and Economic Dev

Position Title
Research Compliance Analyst

Job Class Code
KC15

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

This is a pool posting for future vacancies in this job classification.

Auburn University's Vice President for Research and Economic Development department is actively recruiting applicants for the position of Research Compliance Analyst. This position is responsible for evaluation, analysis, and administrative support for one or more compliance programs.

About Auburn:
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home!

Why employees choose Auburn:
Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Essential Functions

• Provides regulatory advice, consultation, and support to investigators, compliance committees to include Institutional Review Boards for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research (IRB), Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and university or college research administration on matters related to research integrity and/or compliance. Maintains currency with applicable federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies related to areas of assignment.

• Provides recommendations and assists with development, implementation, and delivery of education and training programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies. Conducts regulatory review and assessment of protocols, applications, and institutional policies.

• Conict of Interest (COI) disclosures to evaluate adherence to applicable regulations, laws, policies, and guidance. In collaboration with the research integrity and compliance leadership team, determines needed changes, steps, actions necessary to achieve compliance.

• Develops and supports public relations and communication efforts for internal research integrity and/or compliance stakeholders and external agencies. Disseminates program outcomes and information through publications, articles, notices, or other media and updates the Oce of Research Integrity & Compliance's website on a timely basis.

• Participates in monitoring and inspection activities and evaluations of reported concerns to support institutional responsibilities for compliance oversight and the ethical and responsible conduct of research and regulated activities.

• Assists with development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, tools and resources based on changing regulatory environment or risk-based program analysis.

• Researches and gathers background information on a variety of research compliance and regulatory topics. Compiles information and prepares reports, records, and communication of a condential nature for the purpose of documenting regulatory compliance. Creates and runs queries and analyzes research compliance-related data.

• Acts as a liaison between faculty, students, or staff and the Oce of Research Integrity & Compliance. Assists researchers in preparing submissions, responding to reviewer comments, and technical assistance throughout the process lifecycle.

• Evaluates, recommends, and assists with implementation of process improvements that align with the University's strategic plan to streamline process, eliminates outdated programs, and creates eciencies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned including providing back up support within unit and across the research integrity and/or compliance programs.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Ethics, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related fields.

• 5 years of experience
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in research or related and supporting area, regulatory compliance, research integrity, and/or research administration.
  • Substitution limit: only 2 years of education can be substituted for the experience requirement.
  
  
  
  

Expectations:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, superior active listening skills, problem sensing and solving skills, and ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality, strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, time management, organizational, customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, self-discipline and sound, independent judgement completing time-sensitive assignments, ability to complete tasks independently as contributions to a team effort to accomplish established unit and institutional goals.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, local and University policies and regulations related to research compliance and/or research administration. Knowledge of research administration, the research enterprise, legal aspects of business entities, and roles of ownership and responsibilities within business entities.

• Working knowledge of human research, animal use, biological use, research integrity or ethics, the scientic method, and scientic terminology.

• Knowledge of electronic compliance training and tracking systems to include FCOI disclosure management system, the CITI training system.

• Strong technical skills with aptitude for expanding technical knowledge and experience in developing, designing, and/or maintaining electronic systems and electronic processes.

• Ability to thoroughly and accurately analyze large data sets, effectively present analysis (written and oral), and maintain detailed project records.

• Ability to lead, train, and functionally supervise as needed.

• Ability to analyze submissions, determine compliance with regulations, and provide advice and guidance on how to achieve compliance.

• Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and active learning skills.

• Ability to succeed in high-volume, high pressure, fast-paced environment to manage and prioritize a large task list with deadlines, interruptions, and competing priorities.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field is desired.
• Experience with HURON Electronic Research Administration System.
• Human Research Protection Program Certified IRB Professional (CIP) and/or Animal Care and Use Program Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA).

Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$47,300-$80,400

Job Category
Other

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
07/31/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants
provide 3 references

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