Research Compliance Analyst

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University of North Texas is hiring a Research Compliance Analyst to support the Research Integrity and Compliance unit, particularly focusing on the Institutional Review Board (IRB) team. The role involves managing IRB protocol submissions, assisting researchers with compliance procedures, maintaining file systems, and contributing to education and training efforts within the research compliance programs.

Highlights

Track and process IRB protocol submissions and assist with reviews and follow-ups.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to address research compliance questions and provide workflow guidance.
Administer supporting functions such as Reliance Agreements and Human Subjects Research Determinations.
Provide training, education, and troubleshooting support for compliance programs and electronic systems to faculty, staff, and students.
Serve as a backup analyst for other research compliance programs and assist with special projects and reporting.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic statistical operations.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Public Administration, or a related field, plus three years of professional business administration experience or equivalent.
Preferred experience in research compliance within higher education.
Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Position is security sensitive and salary commensurate with experience.

Research Compliance Analyst Full Description

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: Remote

Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

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 assists with operational tasks for the Research Integrity and Compliance unit, specifically working with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) team. The Analyst will track and process incoming protocols, and assist with protocol reviews and follow-up tasks for the research compliance programs. Also assists the UNT research community with protocol development, procedures, electronic systems, and ensuring compliance throughout the process. Additionally, the Analyst will maintain file systems, correspond with researchers and other collaborating units across campus, assist with audits and monitoring, and assist with education and training programs.

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

Experience working in research compliance in higher education

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

Monitors incoming IRB submissions within the IRB software tracking system. Reviews IRB protocol submissions.Â
Works and collaborates with faculty and staff from other departments to answer research compliance questions. Provide guidance and ensure continuity of workflow.
Administrates supporting functions to the review process including, but not limited to, Reliance Agreements and Human Subjects Research Determinations.Â
Provides training and education to UNT faculty, staff, and students on compliance programs and electronic systems. Provides troubleshooting and support for users as needed on the Research Integrity Compliance software system used for compliance protocol submissions.Â
Serves as a backup research compliance analyst to the other research compliance programs within the department, as needed. Assists with special projects, reporting, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.Â

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

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.Â

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit âand takes actions to prevent â 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.

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