General Information
| Job Description | RSCH CMPLNC ANL 3 | Working Title | Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006230 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Research Compliance - D01234 | Department Head | Charles Greer |
| Supervisor | Charles Greer | 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 Administration and Compliance (RAC) promotes the highest standards of research excellence and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. This position is responsible for providing support and leadership to various research compliance areas covered by the ORI. The Conflict of Interest (COI) Coordinator will be responsible for providing support and leadership to the Conflict of Interest (COI) committee as well as providing back up support, as needed, to the Export Control Office and Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC). The COI Coordinator will serve as a resource to faculty and will ensure that federal and state laws, as well as UC policy, are applied correctly. The COI Coordinator will work closely with faculty to facilitate the ethical conduct of research. This position also interacts with a variety of campus and system-wide offices to facilitate the management, administration and conduct of research. |
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 |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Experience working with research administration | Required |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Professional experience in a compliance or research environment. | Preferred |
| Professional experience in a higher education environment. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Relevant compliance certification (if applicable). | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Reviews complex research protocols when applying federal regulations, state regulations, and University policies to ensure and document compliance. | 20 |
| 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. | 15 |
| Applies research compliance professional concepts to review and pre-review complex research protocols, as well as documentation of research. | 15 |
| Provides guidance on preparing and revising research applications. | 10 |
| Trains individuals and departments on relevant compliance processes, forms and policies. | 10 |
| Working with others in the office, provides administrative support and leadership for the Conflict of Interest (COI). When needed, may provide administrative support to other research compliance committees such as the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) , Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) and Dual Research of Concern (DURC). | 10 |
| Provides committee support including meeting coordination, maintenance of committee records, coordination of review process, tracking of required updates and renewals, and database management. | 10 |
| Determines appropriate level of review. | 5 |
| Determines appropriate level of review. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated self-discipline and sound, independent judgment completing complex assignments. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and ability to apply all relevant Federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and federal guidance documents. | Required |
| Ability to exercise good judgement in assessing risk level and contacting appropriate delegate during the review of research | Required |
| Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking, and writing. | Required |
| Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking, and. | Required |
| Demonstrated self-discipline and sound, independent judgment completing complex assignments. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and ability to apply all relevant Federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and federal guidance documents. | Required |
| Ability to work in high-volume, high-pressure and fast-paced environment to manage and prioritize a large task list with deadlines, frequent interruptions and completing priorities. | Required |
| Conflict of Interest: Understanding of stock options, consulting agreements and other corporate documents related to research and analysis of potential conflicts of interest. | Preferred |
| Superb time management, organizational and customer service skills | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research design; scientific research concepts and terminology. | Preferred |
| Conflict of Interest: Understanding of stock options, consulting agreements and other corporate documents related to research and analysis of potential conflicts of interest. | Preferred |
| Detailed knowledge of substantial body of regulatory information regarding the protection of rights and welfare of human research participants (DHHS, OHRP, FDA, HIPPA). | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research design; scientific research concepts and terminology. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | 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 |