Coordinator - Research Compliance GS9868

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeffery Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$18.00 - $20.25, Hourly

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

About this Position

Coordinates the activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and assists with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) functions. Assists Office of Research to maintain institutional compliance with all regulations pertaining to research involving human subjects, animals, infectious agents, and recombinant DNA. Applies federal and state regulations and university policies & procedures pertaining to research involving human subjects, animals, infectious agents, and recombinant DNA. Conducts initial review of research applications to determine the appropriate level of review and to assure compliance with applicable requirements. Reviews materials submitted to regulatory committees in accordance with applicable regulations. Coordinates committee matters with internal and external constituencies. Provides guidance to faculty, staff and students in preparation for proposal submission. Coordinates and performs data recording/record keeping operations. Uses Cayuse and IRBManager database software’s to track submissions. Monitors and tracks research-related training documentation for researchers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• 1 year of experience in compliance administration, research administration, or program administration 

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of regulations pertinent to human subjects research, animal research and biosafety (infectious agents and recombinant DNA). 
• Proficient computer skills, which includes MS Office applications and database applications.
• Written and oral communication must routinely be clear and concise. Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of professionals and students.
• Team- and customer-based performance.
• Must be reliable and detail oriented, possess superb organizational skills, and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks in an organized manner while carrying out tasks accurately.
• Ability to maintain professional standards under routine conditions of severe and non-negotiable time constraints. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Any degree in science, such as chemical, biological, or animal science, where scientific method and research design are studied.  Knowledge of University policies and procedures.  

• Relevant professional experience in research administration and/or research compliance is preferred. Prior professional experience with human subjects research, animal research, or IRB/IACUC/IBC administration, preferably in an academic setting, is also preferred.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified Research Administrator (CRA) and/or similar research-related administration certification. Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified Research Administrator (CRA) and/or similar research-related administration certification.