The mission of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) is to ensure that research conducted by IU and affiliated researchers is not only in compliance with all applicable regulatory, statutory, and organizational requirements, but also meets the standards of best practices while minimizing impediments to research and burdens on the research community.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Advises faculty, investigators/researchers and review committees/boards on the submission, review and approval of research applications and protocols.
Provides a moderate level of subject matter expertise to faculty and investigators regarding the research application process, federal regulations, institutional policies, and other requirements related to research compliance.
Presents information to review committees/boards, investigators, and researchers to ensure researchers understand all compliance requirements for research applications.
General Responsibilities
Advises and consults with review committee(s), researcher(s), or principal investigator(s) regarding federal, institutional, and other requirements for research applications.
Provides review and screening of research applications to ensure applications meet federal, institutional, and other regulatory requirements.
Consults with and advises review committee(s), researcher(s), or principal investigator(s) on the application submission process.
Advises on applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, federal regulations, and other requirements for regulatory compliance.
Makes recommendations for streamlining review process such as the revision of applications and consent forms, investigator notification, prior categorization and assignment of application submitted, etc; performs quality checks and ensures the necessary corrective and preventive actions are completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years of related experience
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana or Bloomington, Indiana
This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
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Posting Disclaimer
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