Regulatory Coordinator - CS RABS - JR007904
Company:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Job Location:
Category:
Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance
Type:
Full-Time
Department:
Regulatory Affairs Biological Sciences (RABS)
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RABS Regulatory Manager
Position Title:
Regulatory Coordinator - CS RABS
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Office of Regulatory Affairs for Biological Sciences (RABS) Compliance Specialist supports RABS, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Human Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (HSCROC) by thorough inspection of individual laboratories and observation of animal related procedures to ensure institutional regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include maintaining and implementing the post approval monitoring program as directed by the Manager of Research Compliance, identifying educational needs, participating in training to facilitate animal research activities, and providing a collegial approach with investigators to discuss concerns or changes needed in active protocols.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Implement and coordinated the post approval compliance monitoring program under the Manager Research Compliance with guidance from the Executive Director and Directors of RABS.
- Observe and audit the care and use of animals to assess congruence with IACUC, IBC, and HSCROC approved protocols, institutional policies and SOPs, and federal regulations.
- Inspect centrally and PI-managed animal facilities outside as needed to complement IACUC semi-annual facility inspections.
- Assist in compliance reporting of animal care, hazard, stem cell or DEA use to IACUC, IBC, HSCROC under the Manager Research Compliance.
- Assist in training programs in the care and use of laboratory animals.
- Assist the Manager Research Compliance and the LAR Training Coordinator to develop, implement and improve training of animal users.
- Be available as a resource for training of animal care staff if requested by Training Coordinator, LAR or Manager Research Compliance.
- Assess and assist in the development and implementation of programmatic processes regarding the care and use of laboratory animals.
- Assist the Manager Research Compliance in identify programmatic issues that underlie or contribute to individual noncompliant situations or issues and assist in revisions of institutional policies and SOPs as needed.
- Help assure the LAR that activities such as animal imports, transfers, and special husbandry requests are congruent with approved ACUPs.
- In collaboration with LAR QA/QC, help the LAR track and remediate husbandry, colony management, or other animal care and use issues upon request.
- Serve on the IACUC as a non-voting ex-officio member.
- Assist in coordinating IACUC semi-annual inspections by updating animal use areas, consolidating inspectors' notes, communicating findings, and confirming that identified issues have been resolved.
- Help prepare protocol-related sections of the AAALAC Program Description.
- Assist in the investigation of internal reports of animal welfare concerns as assigned by the Executive Director, RABS (i.e., compliance hotline reports).
- Report regularly to the IACUC on the post approval monitoring activities and visits.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not usually subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a biological science. Year for year related experience may be substituted for degree
Work Experience:
- Two years of experience in research with laboratory animals
Education:
Master's degree in a biological science
Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience in research with laboratory animals
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing research with laboratory animals
- Experience in program development
- Experience in quality assurance or quality control
- Lab Animal Technologist (LATg) and/or Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Strong Numerical skills
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$58,656.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$58,656.00
Midpoint
$69,328.00
Maximum
$80,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Regulatory-Coordinator---CS-RABS_JR007904 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR007904.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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