Coordinator, Research Compliance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.  Job DescriptionThe University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Coordinator, Research Compliance Program. The Research Compliance Program Coordinator will support programs and committees that are critical to University’s commitment to research integrity and regulatory compliance, including the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Research Compliance Program Coordinators play an important role in supporting researchers throughout the compliance process, providing administrative and regulatory support for compliance committees, assisting with outreach and education efforts, contributing to reporting and accreditation activities, and supporting other departmental activities. This position requires the ability to apply regulatory knowledge and professional judgment in a variety of situations while utilizing strong critical thinking, problem solving, and customer service skills. The Research Compliance Program Coordinator is an on-site, non-remote position, reporting to the Director of Research Integrity & Security. Duties include:  Conduct timely and thorough reviews of protocols submitted to the IACUC, IBC or other research compliance committees.Communicate with researchers regarding protocol submission requirements, identifying deficiencies, committee determinations, and required revisions.Provide administrative support to compliance committees by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, distributing materials, facilitating meetings, accurately recording committee actions, preparing meeting minutes, and communicating committee decisions to researchers.Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new compliance committee members.Serve as the site administrator for protocol submission and management systems.In consultation with committee chairs, conduct post-approval monitoring activities, including semi-annual inspections for the IACUC.Develop training materials and educational resources for the research community.Deliver presentations and trainings related to research compliance requirements and best practices.Assist with reporting obligations to federal agencies and accrediting agencies.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experienceRelated Experience Experience interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and policies and making recommendations.Schedule or Travel RequirementsMinimal – possible travel to national conference or professional meeting once during calendar year.  Compensation GradeAdministrative Faculty BTo view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.Remarkable RetirementOur retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.  Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceGenerous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty BenefitsE. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness CenterReno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty SenateNo state income tax!Grants-in-Aid for Faculty EmployeesThe University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-AidFaculty Dual Career Assistance ProgramThe University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance ProgramDepartment InformationThe mission of Research Integrity & Security is to support ethical and secure research practices at the University of Nevada, Reno buy promoting a culture of responsible scholarship, protecting sensitive and regulated information, providing comprehensive education and guidance to researchers, and investigating allegations of non-compliance with research integrity and security agreements.Contact InformationSearch Coordinator, Lauren Davie at ldavie@unr.eduExemptYesFull-Time Equivalent100.0