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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 20 hours ago

Research Integrity Monitor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $116K/yr

4+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer research and treatment, and they are seeking a Research Integrity Monitor to ensure compliance with research record keeping and data management practices. The role involves conducting reviews, providing educational support, and assisting in the development of institutional compliance programs.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

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 an assigned

Qualification

Research complianceData managementRegulatory complianceLaboratory experienceMS Office proficiencyTraining developmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

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

May substitute required degree with additional years of related experience on a one to one basis

Must be able 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

Must be able 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.