Research Compliance Associate

Division: Office of Research

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,052 - $74,178

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

Responsible for the provision of verbal and written information and technical applications in support of best practices in meeting regulations and standards for the conduct of research.

Job Duties

• Reviews standards and all applicable regulation and accreditation standards concerning animal research.
• Assures compliance and offers guidance and coordination in regards to regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Maintains and offers ethical and regulatory guidance in the changing research environment.
• Applies applicable institutional policies and federal, state, and local regulations when regarding the conduct of animal research.
• Identifies teams to develop BCM procedure and offer guidance for animal research regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Communicates by phone and e-mail to address research protocol questions and concerns.
• Communicates College policy to departmental personnel, responds to policy questions, and develops internal procedures to ensure compliance with policy.
• Plans and organizes a variety of projects directly related to the departmental goals.
• Works with team members to ensure completion of mutual performance goals.
• Works with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and processes animal research protocols.
• Utilizes BRAIN, organizes, reviews and approved animal research protocols.
• Works with designated sub-committees for process improvement or compliance related issues.
• Participates in semi-annual program reviews and inspections, including facility and laboratory inspections.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with committee work, animal research or laboratory experience.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 26137