The Research and Sponsored Programs Office at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA is seeking two Research Compliance Officers. These are hybrid work eligible positions (remote and on campus).The Research Compliance Officer (RCO) is responsible for supporting the faculty, staff, and administration by providing customer-oriented research administration services to ensure compliance with University, federal and state regulations pertaining to the responsible conduct of research. Working collaboratively with other RCOs, Research and Sponsored Programs staff and other stakeholders, the position shares responsibility for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Conflicts of Interest in Research, Scientific Misconduct, Export Controls and HIPAA, among others.
The RCO serves as a regulatory expert and coordinates activities directly related to research compliance, comprehensive analysis of human and animal research protocols, and conflict of interest certifications and disclosures. Reviews research submissions for completeness and initial regulatory review categorization and compliance prior to regulatory committee (IRB and IACUC) review. Works with researchers, staff and others to gather additional data when needed, may provide advice to researchers regarding submission problems and suggest solutions. Coordinates committee meetings and recommends faculty reviewers with applicable expertise, drafts official committee correspondence and meeting notes. Gathers information to assist with concerns of potential regulatory noncompliance in accordance with scope set by regulatory committee, drafts Inquiry/investigation reports and submits to the committee for appropriate action. Ensures federally mandated records are maintained. Reviews and approves administrative modifications to procedures. Provides regulatory and compliance education and training to faculty, staff, students, and committee members. Serves as a contact for regulatory audits and program/facility inspections. Composes reports to agencies and accreditation entities. Aids with implementation and problem-solving related to online compliance submission system. Collaborates with university committee members and groups to facilitate research approval. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director and VPR.
Typical duties include:
-Serves as a regulatory expert and coordinates activities directly related to research compliance, comprehensive analysis of human and animal research protocols, and conflict of interest certifications and disclosures.
-Reviews research submissions for completeness and initial regulatory review categorization and compliance prior to regulatory committee (IRB and IACUC) review.
-Works with researchers, staff and others to gather additional data when needed, may provide advice to researchers regarding submission problems and suggest solutions.
-Coordinates committee meetings and recommends faculty reviewers with applicable expertise, drafts official committee correspondence and meeting notes.
-Gathers information to assist with concerns of potential regulatory noncompliance in accordance with scope set by regulatory committee, drafts Inquiry/investigation reports and submits to the committee for appropriate action.
-Ensures federally mandated records are maintained.
-Reviews and approves administrative modifications to procedures.
-Provides regulatory and compliance education and training to faculty, staff, students, and committee members.
-Serves as a contact for regulatory audits and program/facility inspections.
-Composes reports to agencies and accreditation entities.
-Aids with implementation and problem-solving related to online compliance submission system.
-Collaborates with university committee members and groups to facilitate research approval.
-Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director and VPR.
Apply here!Salary: $69,298 - $90,087/year
Must reside in Washington state at time of employment.
Application review begins 2/24/2023; Positions are open until filled.
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Taylor Glennon
Assistant to the Vice Provost for Research & Dean of the Graduate School
Western Washington University
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