General Information
| Job Description | RSCH CMPLNC ANL 2 | Working Title | Research Compliance Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006229 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Research Compliance - D01234 | Department Head | Charles Greer |
| Supervisor | Jacob Lopez | Effective Date | 08/21/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Using research compliance concepts, applies organization policies and procedures to review and/or pre-review moderately complex, minimal risk research protocols. Works independently in most cases without a great deal of supervision or oversight for routine or standard assignments. Occasionally pre-reviews or highlights potential issues of concern for department head or committee members to consider in their review of research protocols that qualify for full review. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the supervision of the IACUC Office Manager, the Research Compliance Analyst 2 will work with members of the IACUC Office, OCV, and ancillary reviewers to ensure appropriate documentation procedures related to research with the use of animals. Conduct thorough and comprehensive reviews of submitted Animal Use Protocols (AUPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related documents to confirm animal welfare is upheld and verify federal, state, and UCR policies are adhered to. Provide pre-review comments to faculty following review of submitted AUPs. Verify comments have been addressed and act as liaison between the IACUC and investigators. Be able to identify inconsistencies, departures, and issues of non-compliance by having basic understanding of the regulations that govern the use of animals for research. Prepare documents and agenda for IACUC meetings and take minutes for review and approval by the IACUC. Assist with Post-approval Monitoring (PAM) procedures by assisting with scheduling of the semiannual inspections. Maintain database for internal documents and catalog when appropriate. Additional duties may assigned. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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| Relevant compliance certification (if applicable). | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Applies research compliance professional concepts to review research protocols to ensure that all regulatory criteria are met as well as policies and/or regulations from the organization, the state and systemwide.
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30 |
Under general supervision, participates in pre-review and follow-up of full board committee protocols.
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25 |
| Manages the semiannual inspection scheduling process by coordinating with investigators to verify all locations that use animals are documented and visited semiannually or at another predetermined frequency. Documents when locations have been inspected and assists PAM personnel in ensuring locations are up to date. | 15 |
Generates and analyzes reports of review and approval activities.
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10 |
| Determines the appropriate level of review in triage. | 5 |
Communicates directly with investigators to resolve all concerns as identified during the review process.
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5 |
| Communicates with researchers and provides guidance on how to resolve particular issues of concern and meet requirements of external regulatory bodies and to properly document these actions in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. | 5 |
| Participates in training of individuals and departments on relevant compliance process, forms and policies. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to problem solve issues; listen, interpret and confirm understanding of others' communications; and be objective. | Required |
| Excellent customer service skills, pleasant, helpful and patient. | Required |
| Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations, and policies. | Required |
| Ability to work in a team oriented setting, to prioritize work, and to follow through on routine assignments with minimal direction. | Required |
| Proficiency with computers, including ability to operate personal computer software with sophisticated retrieval, storage, and merging capabilities. | Required |
| Independence, planning and decision making abilities to complete assigned duties. | Required |
| Effective, efficient and tactful oral and written communication skills. | Required |
| Time management skills and the flexibility to accommodate changing priorities in unit. | Required |
| Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and work with frequent interruptions. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |