Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Employment: Staff
Location: ASU-Jonesboro
Closing: 5/16/24
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Coordinator of research compliance will provide administrative support for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and the Radiation and Laser Safety Committee (RLSC). The Coordinator shall contribute to the University responsible conduct of research program, export control compliance, and the use of institutional resources by external users. The Coordinator shall ensure institutional compliance with U.S. Federal and State of Arkansas laws, regulations, and guidance from governing agencies regarding research
Duties & Responsibilities:
Contributes to activities of the research regulatory committees (IRB, IBC, IACUC, RLSC) to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidance. Will provide day-to-day management of the IRB services and processes. Provides support for the compliance committee faculty chairs
Designs and implements training programs, and provides administrative support of the electronic-based record system, Cayuse IRB, for research compliance committees, all with the aim of coordinating committee transparency and communication
Determines, communicates, and establishes an institutional training program; coordinating or conducting workshops and seminars on the use of human subjects in research, animals in research, radiation and lasers, recombinant DNA and other select agents, export regulations, and the responsible conduct of research.
Coordinates implementation and management of institutional policies and procedures related to faculty conflicts of interest, responsible conduct of research, misconduct in research, export control, questions of publication review, and use of University facilities for external research partners
Works with the Director of Research Compliance to collaborate with University Counsel and Human Resources in management of the Financial Conflict of lnterest reporting process
Ensures compliance with export regulations
In coordination with the Director of Research Compliance, advises faculty and University administrators on regulatory requirements related to research
Contributes to management of long-range planning projects to address both current and anticipated needs of the compliance program/requirements
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Research and Technology Transfer at A-State is a fast-paced, exciting workplace focused on research, innovation, and discovery. As a result, we need compliance employees who 1) are honest, 2) have a positive attitude, 3) work hard, 4) are professional, and 5) are enthusiastic about problem solving
We seek candidates who are detail oriented, have developed decision-making skills, work independently, work well under deadlines, follow through on projects, have developed excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have cultural competency
Successful candidates will have strong computer skills in a variety of software programs. Experience reading and interpreting laws and regulations is a plus
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CDT on the position closing date; in other words, make sure your application is submitted by 11:59 p.m. CDT on the day before the closing date
Arkansas State University is a comprehensive, public research institution that is classified as a doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Research and Technology Transfer supports faculty, students, and staff in pre-award grant proposal development, execution of contracts and agreements for sponsored research and creative endeavors, intellectual property protections for invention and commercialization, and research compliance for the entire university. Jonesboro is a community of 80,000 people located in Northeast Arkansas, amid the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and Crowley's Ridge ecoregions. We are an hour away from Memphis, Tennessee, and the Ozark Highlands. Jonesboro boasts a regional center for quality healthcare, a variety of dining and entertainment options, a low cost of living, and plenty of recreational opportunities.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references. For any questions, feel free to reach out directly to the Search Committee Chair, Jenny Estes, at jlestes@astate.edu. Review of applications will begin after the position closing date
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, or a related field. A demonstrated work history in research compliance or any compliance field
An earned Master of Public Administration or a Juris Doctor
