Department: Research and Integrity - 31140
Brief Summary of Work for this position: The Research Compliance Specialist's primary responsibilities are to review grant proposals for and advise investigators about potential compliance requirements, coordinating and conducting the RCR training program, managing the RIO websites, and creating reports for all RIO programs. These responsibilities require working knowledge of all RIO programs and strong communication skills to convey compliance requirements clearly and accurately. The position will also be involved with the other RIO programs to varying levels depending on program activities and workloads. These responsibilities may include reviewing human subject or animal research applications, tracking conflict of interest compliance, conducting restricted party screenings and monitoring foreign travel, and responding to email inquiries and/or questions regarding OSPREY , the online system used for research-related submissions (grant proposals, IRB applications, conflict of interest disclosures, etc.).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience : Completion of human subject protections, conflict of interest, export control, responsible conduct of research, and/or animal welfare training, preferably through the CITI Program. Experience in university research administration, specifically coordinating one or more research compliance/integrity programs. Experience using the InfoEd Global research administration platform strongly preferred. Ability to understand complex concepts and explain them verbally and in writing in understandable terms to a wide variety of customers. Ability to provide customers with specific references to UNCW policy or regulations. Ability to provide thorough, collegial, and timely responses to faculty, staff and student researcher inquiries related to research integrity programs. Ability to build positive relationships with campus community. Ability to refer customers to helpful resources as appropriate. Ability to edit and make improvements to websites. High level of proficiency using MS Office products, particularly Excel for reporting duties. Experience using Zoom, InfoReady and Cascade programs. Required Certifications or Licensure: N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Research Integrity Office ( RIO ) is a service unit within Research & Innovation responsible for the oversight of several compliance programs. RIO provides regulatory and policy guidance and compliance tracking on human and live, vertebrate animal research subject projects (Institutional Review Board – IRB and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee – IACUC ), annual and project-specific conflicts of interest ( COI ) and external professional activity for pay ( EPAP ) disclosures, and export control (EC) requirements. RIO also provides training on the responsible conduct of research ( RCR ) and tracks compliance with RCR requirements. This office is designed to serve all faculty, student and staff needs for funded and unfunded projects and programs.
Applicant Instructions: PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
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About The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
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