What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Compliance Officer position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Research
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Office of Research Compliance & Integrity (ORCI) is responsible for the oversight of research integrity and compliance matters in the areas of:
- Ethical conduct of human and animal research
- Responsible conduct of research
- Biosafety
- Federal and state regulations
- Export control
- International travel or collaboration policies
- External professional activities
- Conflicts of interest and commitment
- Security
Position Summary
This position serves as the Conflict of Interest (COI) Officer and provides support in the human subject’s institutional review board (IRB) as an analyst. The COI Officer, ensures procedures adhere to regulatory requirements while also designing processes to assist faculty and staff with the completion of conflict of interest and notice of intent disclosures. The COI Officer also implements procedures that support a culture of research compliance and ethics while continuing to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and policy.
Duties related to IRB analyst are the management of IRB submissions and analysis IRB protocols to ensure accuracy, ethical congruity, compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations and procedures.
Duties related to IRB analyst are the management of IRB submissions and analysis IRB protocols to ensure accuracy, ethical congruity, compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience working with federal regulations and compliance or equivalent education and experience.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience assessing compliance risks in a university
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels in a university setting and as a team member
- Ability to approach problems and decisions analytically
- Experience analyzing, writing, implementing, and explaining policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the Cayuse system and other research administration electronic systems
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department
NC Safe Communities - 11516
Job Open Date
01/15/2025
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
