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Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago

Sr. Training and Compliance Specialist (Vice Provost Research)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Sr. Training and Compliance Specialist to support the mission of the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) at Johns Hopkins University. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding the use of animals in research, overseeing inspections, managing documentation, and providing training to staff.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the semi-annual inspections of all Johns Hopkins University facilities where animals are housed or used in research, teaching, or testing

Manage the documentation and tracking of inspection outcomes, including deficiency notices, follow-up actions, and reports of noncompliance

Conduct monthly compliance rounds of animal facilities, satellite housing locations, and laboratories to monitor adherence to standards

Partner with the Training & Compliance Manager to conduct targeted compliance inspections during the winter and summer months

Investigate, assess, and report animal-related noncompliance concerns under the direction of the Training & Compliance Manager

Lead the coordination and review of animal use protocols and maintain accurate records of submissions

Collaborate with internal departments such as Research Animal Resources (RAR) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to ensure aligned compliance practices

Assist in the coordination of daily operations for the Training & Compliance Specialist, under the guidance of the Training & Compliance Manager

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable federal and state regulations and institutional policies governing the use of animals in research

Conduct literature reviews to support regulatory compliance and training efforts

Develop educational materials, deliver classroom instruction, and provide hands-on training to laboratory and animal care personnel

Coordinate and conduct post-approval monitoring (PAM) visits to labs and satellite facilities, including interviews with staff and reviews of logs, records, and equipment

Evaluate the competency of animal care and research personnel in awake animal use procedures through direct observation

Collaborate with the Training & Compliance Manager to design and disseminate communication and training materials

Review approved protocols to extract relevant information for alignment with AAALAC International's Program Description

Serve as a non-voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and present reports and updates on noncompliance issues

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Animal Research Protocol ManagementAnimal Welfare ComplianceCompliance AuditingLiterature ReviewTrainingDevelopmentDocumentationOralRecord KeepingInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communications

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Animal Sciences, or related field

Three years of related experience in laboratory animal research, laboratory animal care, or a training and compliance position

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Animal Research Protocol Management - Intermediate

Animal Welfare Compliance - Intermediate

Compliance Auditing - Intermediate

Documentation - Intermediate

Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate

Literature Review: Intermediate

Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate

Record Keeping - Intermediate

Training and Development - Intermediate