What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Compliance Coordinator position at Texas A&M University Health Science Center?
Job Title
Research Compliance CoordinatorAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Office Of SOM ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
As a Research Compliance Coordinator at Texas A&M, you'll play a vital role in increasing the number of IRB submissions and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of research protocols. Your efforts will improve compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, enhancing our ability to secure funding from external sponsors. Join us and be a key player in advancing research excellence at Texas A&M!
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in the life sciences, health sciences, business or related disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of related experience in research administration, research compliance, or as a clinical research coordinator
Preferred Qualifications:
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) Certification of IRB Professionals or equivalent
Master’s degree in health or business administration, bioethics, Clinical Research
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge in Institutional Review Board (IRB) polices and federal regulations for human subject protection
Working knowledge of good clinical research practices
Working knowledge of Federal and University regulations pertaining to financial conflicts of interest, and/or experience in sponsored research administration or education
Responsibilities
Protocol Compliance: Consults and advises faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of protocols based on knowledge of guidelines, and Federal regulations for subjects in research, teaching, and testing. Prepares preliminary drafts of protocols for compliance reviews including providing feedback about protocol revisions and the completion of ancillary reviews. Provides expertise in research and teaching for investigators and committee members in compliance guidance. Communicates with and provides timely responses related to compliance reviews, including issues of non-compliance.
Program Support: Works with supervisor in the development or modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and office processes. Reviews and updates SOPs. Provides committee meeting coordination including ensuring use of appropriate regulatory language and addressing committee stipulations. Monitors committee email inbox and coordinates with other offices and programs. Monitors document submissions, reports, and notices for quality control, and maintains records.
Training and Development: Assists in the development of training materials and conducts regulatory training.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
