General Information
| Job Description | RSCH CMPLNC ANL 3 | Working Title | Research Compliance Analyst |
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| Job Code | 006230 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Research Compliance - D01234 | Department Head | Charles Greer |
| Supervisor | Jacob Lopez | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research compliance professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies/procedures to apply federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and guidelines, and promote best practices. Interacts frequently with investigators, persons in other organizational departments, and occasionally persons outside the University. Interactions require the use of tact and independent judgment, knowledge of standards and best practices, and counseling to resolve a wide range of research compliance issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Errors or omissions may ultimately place research participant at undo risk and/or compromise the institution's assurance of regulatory compliance with the federal government. |
Department Custom Scope
| UCR's Office of Research Integrity (ORI) promotes the highest standards of research excellence and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. The Research Compliance Analyst will be the primary contact for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). This position requires interaction with a variety of campus committees and departments to ensure collaboration with regards to the welfare of animals used for research purposes. The Research Compliance Analyst will perform all administrative functions of the Institutional IACUC; including but not limited to; provides administrative support to the IACUC Office Manager, Chair, and members of the IACUC; scheduling and coordinating logistics for meetings, inspections and training; timely preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes, decisions and related materials; conducts intake review of protocol submissions and follows up to ensure completeness; serves as liaison and represents the IACUC in responding to inquiries and providing information, guidance, interpretation or clarification within scope of authority; manages and maintains official and electronic records and files; coordinates workflow and processes administrative paperwork; may perform other administrative functions and related duties as required. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area. | Preferred |
| Degree in biomedical related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Professional experience in a compliance or research environment. | Preferred |
| Experience working with animal research. | Preferred |
| Professional experience in a higher education environment. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Credentialed Veterinary Technician | Preferred |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Relevant compliance certification (if applicable). | Preferred |
| AALAS Certification | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Applies research compliance professional concepts to review and pre-review complex research protocols, as well as documentation of research. | 25 |
| Working with others in the office, provides administrative support to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, as well as other committees (IBC). Provides in-depth review of animal use protocols to ensure compliance, and assists investigators when protocol modifications are needed to regulatory and IACUC concerns. | 20 |
| Reviews complex research protocols when applying federal regulations, state regulations, and University policies to ensure and document compliance. | 15 |
Provides guidance on preparing and revising research applications.
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10 |
| Determines appropriate level of review. | 5 |
| Communicates with researchers and provides guidance on how to resolve particular issues and meet requirements of external regulatory bodies, and properly documents these actions in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. | 5 |
| Classifies and analyzes disclosures related to conflict of interest. | 5 |
| Understands and coordinates complex disclosure cases where multiple policies can impact a single project. | 5 |
| Trains individuals and departments on relevant compliance processes, forms and policies. | 5 |
| Provides committee support including meeting coordination, maintenance of committee records, coordination of review process, tracking of required updates and renewals, and database management. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated proficiency with clear and efficient written and oral communication. | Required |
| Ability to work with a diverse range of customers/stakeholders. | Required |
| Ability to effectively prioritize workload and competing deadlines. | Required |
| Excellent time management, organizational and customer service skills. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and ability to apply all relevant Federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and federal guidance documents. | Required |
| Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking, and writing. | Required |
| Conflict of Interest: Understanding of stock options, consulting agreements and other corporate documents related to research and analysis of potential conflicts of interest. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research design; scientific research concepts and terminology. | Required |
| Demonstrated self-discipline and sound, independent judgment completing complex assignments. | Required |
| Ability to exercise good judgement in assessing risk level and contacting appropriate delegate during the review of research. | Preferred |
| Sufficient understanding of biological research procedures to assess protocols involving animals. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel | Required |
| Travel for business meetings and conferences. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |