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DePaul University · 1 day ago

Assistant Director, Research Compliance

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $77K/yr

3+ years exp

DePaul University is a well-known institution, and they are seeking an Assistant Director for Research Compliance to assist with managing their research protections program. This role involves overseeing compliance with regulations governing research involving human participants, animals, and biohazardous materials, as well as managing IRB, IACUC, and IBC review processes.

Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Work independently on duties related to the IRB review process; coordinate IRB submissions, facilitate the review process, conduct reviews, and correspond with investigators

Manage the IACUC and IBC review processes and administrative records

Write new policies, procedures and revisions to forms

Conduct investigator and IRB education sessions

Conduct quality assurance and improvement process and post approval monitoring procedures

Assists in managing the Research Protections Coordinator in the absence of the Director and when necessary to ensure the work load is handled efficiently

The supervisory duties include delegating protocol review tasks and other tasks that meet the goals of the office

The amount of time spent in supervisory role is variable and ranges from 10%- 20% based upon need

Qualification

IRB administrationIACUC administrationIBC administrationFederal regulations interpretationQuality improvement processesCertified IRB Professional (CIP)MS PowerPoint proficiencyMS Access proficiencyMS Excel proficiencyMS Word proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management skills

Required

Minimum of BS degree (Masters preferred) and 3 years experience in IRB administration, required

Experience with or knowledge of IACUC and IBC administration or ability and willingness to learn about IBC and IACUC regulations

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the federal regulations and guidance pertaining to the IRB, IACUC, and IBC

Strong organizational, communication and writing skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as manage multiple priorities within the given deadlines

Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or willingness to obtain CIP after hiring

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Word

Experience with Sharepoint web program or willingness and ability to learn Sharepoint

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in tandem with and provide guidance to faculty members, staff members, and students of varying levels

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Filing and lifting small and large paper files

Ability to work at a desk on a computer for extended periods of time

Ability to travel between the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses, as needed to complete job responsibilities and to carry a laptop and meeting materials