Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC ยท 2 days ago
Research Integrity Monitor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $116K/yr
4+ years expThe Komen Graduate Training Program at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is focused on ensuring compliance in research practices. The Research Integrity Monitor will oversee research record keeping and data management, providing support and training to Principal Investigators and researchers to enhance compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Ensure research activities are being conducted in accordance with institutional policies including the Principles for Scientific Research Policy (Policy #RES3535)
Conduct periodic reviews of research record-keeping and research data management practices of principal investigators (PIs) and researchers in translational, basic science research laboratories and other areas as identified
Assess whether practices consistently protect the integrity of research, awareness of regulatory and institutional requirements, and identify opportunities for improvements in researcher's practices, institutional guidance and researcher support
Conduct spot checks with the PIs and relative staff
Prepare for the reviews of Practices by reviewing the scope of each individual PI's research which will include determining the funding sources, protocols, publications authored by the PI and PI's research staff
Communicate with PIs
Assist PIs and research staff in identifying research record-keeping and research data management related educational/training opportunities to address areas for improvement and knowledge gaps at individual researcher and institution wide levels
Develop and maintain metrics, and reports to institutional leadership, of completed Practice review visits along with recommendations for improvements of controls and educational needs for research keeping and data management practices
Develop work priorities based on institutional needs
Assist in the development and implementation of an institutional researcher support outreach program
Keep up with research regulatory changes including federal, state and local compliance
Participate in initiatives and strategic plans including programmatic changes based on updated polices, regulations and or site visit recommendations
Serve as a resource to PIs in discussing best practices to ensure their research activities are compliant with applicable polices and regulations
Act as a contact for specialized support and regulatory compliance analysis to the research faculty and staff that allows for extensive networking within the institution
Assist with other areas of research integrity program as needed and assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Four years research or research compliance, general/legal regulatory compliance, corporate compliance, privacy compliance, billing and reimbursement or billing compliance, healthcare administration and/or general business as an analyst, auditor or fraud investigator experience
Two years required experience, with preferred degree
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, professional and sensitive manner
Ability to work efficiently under stress with time limits imposed
Ability to interact with a variety of professionals, administrators, and support staff
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience working in a research lab or research compliance environment at an academic research center, pharmaceutical company, or government/other funding agency
Three years of related experience, with specific experience in conducting or supporting administratively supporting research projects
Proficiency with MS Office software applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Company
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Through generous funding from Susan G.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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