Research Compliance Analyst

Title: Research Compliance Analyst

Employee Classification: Research Compliance Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Rsrch Supp Integrity & Compli-190200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary Range: 54,000 - 64,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

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Department Summary

The Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) unit within the Division of Research & Innovation is committed to serving, educating, and supporting the UNT research community by ensuring that the Institution and investigators conduct research in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as university policies and procedures. The RIC unit provides guidance and assistance to researchers in the following areas: Human Subjects and Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Conflict of interest (COI), Export controls, and Responsible conduct of research (RCR).

Position Overview

The Research Compliance Analyst is a staff position within the Division of Research & Innovation - Research Integrity & Compliance unit that provides administrative oversight of research compliance. The Research Compliance Analyst position is designated to manage Conflict of Interest (COI) and Research Integrity, including responsibility for: reviewing and processing COI disclosures, developing COI management plans, coordinating campus-wide trainings for COI and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), and coordinating COI committee meetings. The Research Compliance Analyst position reports to the Director, Ethics & International Research Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Public Administration or related field and three years professional business administration work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to understand, analyze and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators regarding human subject research.
* Ability to handle multiple, time-critical tasks.
* Ability to respond to and resolve routine inquiries or complaints from faculty and staff.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, website content construction, communication and basic statistical operations.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Reviews and processes COI disclosures to manage potential conflicts with funded research projects and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serves as liaison between COI committee chairpersons and researchers to resolve moderately complex issues regarding COI disclosures and research management plans; and coordinates COI committee meetings.
• Develops educational training tools for delivery of campus-wide training required for COI and RCR to ensure compliance with all university, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Develops and implements research compliance forms and web content updates for COI and RCR to inform and educate university researchers of changes in regulatory requirements and responsibilities.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.