Job Description
This position provides support to researchers at Illinois State University with federal, state, and institutional requirements for conducting research on campus. The function of this position is to support the operational and administration process, including research compliance monitoring for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), consultation with investigators for export controls, IBC, and IACUC and preparation of federal reports. This position acts as the liaison between faculty, Office of Research Ethics and Compliance, and compliance committees regarding export controls, IBC, and IACUC. The position acts as a coordinator of office policies and procedures for Research Ethics & Compliance by the instruction of the Assistant Director of Research Ethics & Compliance.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement and supplemental retirement
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Two years (24 months) of professional level work experience, which included:.
a. Successful project management, administration, and database management
b. Using data management programs, including form design, process development, and implementation
The following skills and/or abilities:
a. demonstrated exemplary customer service and public relation skills, diplomacy, and tact working with faculty, students, staff, and/or the general public
b. strong communication skills, both written and oral
c. proficiency with commonly used software and ability to become proficient with applicable databases and online systems
d. ability to work independently and to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive and potentially controversial matters.
Preferred Qualifications
Collaborative working style and team player
Two years (24 months) of professional level work experience in research compliance setting, either administration or conducting research.
The following skills and/or abilities:
a. ability to demonstrate knowledge of export control laws, including regulations such as EAR, ITAR, and FAC
b. ability to demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and guidance pertaining to animal use such as Animal Welfare Act, PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and/or knowledge of NIH Guidelines for Biosafety
c. proven ability to maintain equanimity under pressure and carry workload responsibility
d. demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
e. good organizational and system skills and superbly detail oriented
f. demonstrated ability to create complex spreadsheets and generate reports using database programs
Certified IACUC Professional credential(s), or prior research compliance experience.
Salary
$50,000 - $60,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefit package
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
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Illinois State University
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Kira Shelton
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(309) 438-8311
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