Auditing, Budgeting, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Conferences, Corrective Action, Data Quality, Documentation, Faculty Administration, Federal Compliance Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Aid, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Import/Export Compliance, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, Project Tracking, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Research Administration, Research Skills, Security Policy, State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, Team Player, Time Management
916272No5625414010.00.006/12/2026Sr Rsch Compliance SpecialistTexas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso Performs routine compliance activities related to research compliance, including human subjects, animal care, conflict of interest and/or export control. This position is reserved for use in departments that have institutional oversight of research.45121BRUp to 25%
- Assist investigators, research staff, faculty, administrators, and students in meeting institutional, state, federal, and international regulatory compliance obligations; identify, interpret, and explain requirements affecting research conducted at the institution.
- Review, evaluate, approve, and monitor research projects for compliance; conduct institutional quality assurance (QA) audits and inspections, with a focus on exempt research.
- Assist with QA audits and inspections of non-exempt human subject's research and clinical trials upon request.
- Maintain accurate records and data; prepare reports detailing observations, risks, recommendations, and compliance actions required.
- Provide expert guidance and consultation to research staff preparing exempt research.
- Help create, update, and maintain the institutional compliance education program promoting responsible conduct of research (RCR) and research integrity; assist in scheduling, coordinating, and supporting virtual and/or in-person training sessions for faculty, staff, and students in all areas of research compliance.
- Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and organizational policies affecting research compliance, particularly in exempt research, and assist with disseminating updates to institutional stakeholders.
- Attend workshops, conferences, and seminars to maintain and advance knowledge regarding compliance review processes and research standards.
- Process and manage training requests from research personnel; assign and track completion of required trainings Manage documentation systems containing audit information and findings; proactively follow up with research teams to ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Assist with scheduling, communications, and documentation for research compliance committees and meetings.
- Assist with maintaining and updating the Research Compliance website, ensuring all information is current and accurate
- Coordinate with the TTU System Research Security Center and sister institutions to ensure compliance with export control and research security requirements.
- Assist with the Effort Certification process; communicate with investigators, effort coordinators, and Business Affairs representatives to ensure institutional compliance.
- Assist in creating, drafting, and designing the Office of Research quarterly newsletter; coordinate review and approval with the Office of Institutional Advancement.
- Communicate with Principal Investigators and research teams to ensure documentation of Protected Health Information (PHI) uses and disclosures in a timely and compliant manner.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
- Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value''s leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
- Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
No Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selectedMonthlyEl Paso
- Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in research compliance or a related regulatory field.
- Experience conducting compliance audits, training development, or regulatory reporting.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or similar credential preferred.
HSC - El Paso Research Administration Resume / CV, TranscriptFull Time Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.First Line Other Admn DayAll qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
- Bachelor''s degree in job related field plus three years of related experience OR
- Combination of related education and or experience equal to seven years.
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