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The Office of the Vice President for Research is in search of a Senior IACUC Compliance Coordinator to join the Research Administration Team.
The Senior IACUC Compliance Coordinator is a position within the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Compliance office and works in the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) unit. Responsibilities are to support post-approval monitoring of IACUC protocols to ensure that laboratory animal research is performed in accordance with university approved IACUC protocols and federal regulations. This position requires being comfortable working in a typical compliance unit: fast-paced, team-oriented and collaborative, and being sensitive to the confidential nature of IACUC work.
Temple is 7th in the nation among universities with the fastest growth in research in the past 10 years. Discoveries generated by Temple researchers span the university’s 17 schools and colleges, resulting in a diverse intellectual property portfolio that is reaching significant commercial milestones and delivering new solutions that impact communities. The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) collaborates with Temple University researchers and external partners to promote meaningful scholarship, uphold research integrity, and foster new discoveries that make a significant impact in communities.
As Temple’s research and external partners come from all walks of life, so do we. You will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself as part of the Research Administration team. If you value a highly collaborative and innovative team that is diverse and focused on making an impact, please join us.
Benefits of working at Temple University include:
Flexible work arrangement
Great Benefit package
Generous time off
Parental Leave
Tuition Remission
Dynamic Workforce
Essential Functions:
* The Senior IACUC Compliance Coordinator is responsible for conducting initial and follow-up audits of approved protocols at animal laboratories to ensure compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
* Directing and participating in IACUC semi-annual facilities inspections, conducting follow-up inspection visits.
* Preparing reports for the IACUC Assistant Director with documentation and correspondence related to non-compliant items identified at the audit visits and providing information to the IACUC Assistant Director for annual reports to accrediting agencies.
* The Senior IACUC Compliance Coordinator will be advising faculty and other researchers about current regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, policies and procedures.
* Investigating concerns and providing summary of incident report in a timely manner to IACUC Assistant Director.
* The Senior IACUC Compliance Coordinator will be reviewing upcoming expiration dates on animal protocols and contacting faculty researchers to ensure that their annual and/or 3-year re-writes are provided to the IACUC Office in a timely manner.
* Providing monthly Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) summary reports for the monthly IACUC meetings.
* Assist in hosting inspections and site visits from outside regulatory agencies; includes coordinating and managing the AAALAC accreditation process.
* Present training to researchers and all facility users on IACUC policies and the protocol submission process.
* Assist with the protocol submission process, including pre-review of all submitted protocols prior to IACUC member review and approval.
* Compile and maintain in an organized method all review comments and communications during the protocol review process; Serving as a liaison between animal users, ULAR, Environmental Health & Radiation Safety, IBC, and Occupational Health.
* Works with Lab Animal module and eRA teams to synchronize related business practices, system improvements, modification to protocol forms, and submission routing processes.
* Other compliance support as required to support the IACUC Assistant Director or OVPR leadership.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience; experience with animal care, demonstrated knowledge of federal/state laws and AAALAC policies governing animal research. Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field. AALAS certification at a LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) or higher level. Certified Veterinary Technician/Technologist. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Working knowledge of applicable federal regulations related to IACUC and animal welfare.
*Familiarity with animal research protocols, post approval monitoring and IACUC procedures.
*Working knowledge of medical terminology.
*Fluency and comfort working with computers, online systems, and working in a hybrid environment.
*Demonstrated computer skills, and proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access or comparable software packages.
*Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail.
*Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, along with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituent population
Preferred:
*Experience in animal science, biology, animal-related anthropology or psychology, or relevant field.
This position requires a background check.
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University’s Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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