Dept Number/Name: 0-7910-000 / Research Integrity & Compliance

College Division: Research-Integrity and Compliance

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 4766 / Sr Research Compliance Admin

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $62,663 - $74,000

Position Number: 00024339

Work Flexibility: Hybrid - staff are required to attend 4 in-person department quarterly meetings each year, monthly in-person IACUC Meetings, monthly in-person trainings and inspections.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Research Integrity & Compliance is a unit within the USF system vice presidential area, Research & Innovation. The main function of RIC is to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to the responsible conduct of research. The department is responsible for such programs as the Human Research Protection, Animal Safety, Diving Safety, Radiation Safety, Biosafety, Scientific Misconduct, Conflicts of Interest in Research, and HIPAA, among others. DRIC has 35 employees and an annual budget of nearly $3 million. Clients are USF research faculty, students, and staff, as well as researchers at affiliated institutions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. RCA position supports the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) by providing advanced compliance oversight, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role involves comprehensive management of IACUC review documentation, coordinating meetings, facilitating inspections, investigating noncompliance, facilitating post-approval monitoring and providing expert guidance and training to researchers and committee members. The Sr. RCA serves as a critical link between USF researchers and IACUC, addressing complex regulatory requirements and advancing the ethical standards of animal research.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advanced Consultation and Compliance Oversight -Provides expert-level guidance to faculty, staff, and affiliated researchers on IACUC regulations, ensuring alignment with ethical standards and federal requirements. Reviews protocol submissions for accuracy and compliance, identifying areas for improvement and advising on necessary modifications. Assigns and coordinates reviewers for IACUC studies, ensuring an efficient and compliant review process.

Coordination and Documentation of IACUC Actions -Manages the creation and maintenance of detailed, federally-mandated IACUC records, including meeting minutes that reflect discussions, decisions, and compliance actions. Prepares and oversees documentation of IACUC reviews, facilitating inspections, investigating noncompliance, facilitating post-approval monitoring program inspections, assisting with USDA and OLAW annual reports, and accreditation processes to maintain accurate, institutional records. Ensures secure and accessible data management, both electronically and in physical formats, for all IACUC-related documentation.

Liaison and Communication -Acts as a primary point of contact between the IACUC, principal investigators, study coordinators, and affiliate institutions, fostering transparent and effective communication.Provides consultation to research teams to promote understanding of IACUC standards and facilitate smooth navigation of compliance processes. Develops clear, written communications regarding IACUC actions and compliance requirements, ensuring investigators are informed of decisions and regulatory expectations.

Development and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reports . Supports the development and refinement of IACUC SOPs forms, Webpages, Annual reports to enhance procedural efficiency and regulatory alignment. Conducts internal audits of IACUC records, verifying data accuracy, and aligning procedures with best practices.

Training and Educational Initiatives -Designs and delivers training programs for USF and affiliated researchers on IACUC regulations, ethical considerations, and various topics in animal research compliance. Regularly updates training materials and presents new regulatory requirements to keep the research community informed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in research or research administration or a Master's degree with three years of experience in research or research administration. Applicable certification (i.e. Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA)/Certified IRB Professional (CIP)/other applicable) may substitute for one year of experience.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

PREFERRED:

Education; Master's Degree in a relevant discipline, which provides a deeper understanding of research and compliance, or certification in research administration (e.g., CPIA - Certified Professional in IACUC Administration). Experience; 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in ACUC administration. Skills and Competencies; In-depth knowledge of animal research regulations , Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Project Management Skills, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Technical Proficiency with electronic compliance systems, and Ethics and Integrity.

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38325

Posting Date: 12/02/2024

Posting End Date: 12/09/2024

How To Apply

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click here for additional tutorial information.

To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

USF's Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement .

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location

Campus map and location overview: USF - Tampa Campus

About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .

Connect with us: