[Remote] Research Safety Compliance Analyst - Office of Research Protections

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Penn State University's Office for Research Protections is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as a Research Safety Compliance Analyst in the Research Safety Program. The role involves managing day-to-day functions of various safety committees, providing guidance on compliance, and ensuring that researchers are trained in regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in day-to-day functions of the IBC, IRE, ESCRO, and UIC such as committee meetings, program reviews, and policy development and review which includes creating and/or updating policies and procedures related to compliance. Provide guidance and recommendations to administration (e.g., Director, and Assistant VP for Research) in biosafety, and isotopes policies, regulations and applicable accreditation standards
• Pre-screen, review and approve research protocols, procedures and/or processes and provide follow-up as needed for all committees within the Safety Programs (IBC, IRE, ESCRO, UIC, and back-up for Drone Operations, and Scientific Diving), as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned
• Participate in professional development activities and conferences to maintain current knowledge of the regulations pertaining to IBC, IRE, ESCRO, and UIC
• Review federal and state requirements, research protocols, and other government, local and University mandates and communicate information to appropriate parties on current requirements and/or changes. In conjunction with or as assigned by the Director, creates and updates policies and procedures to ensure compliance with University policies, and federal and state regulations. In conjunction with or as assigned by the Director, interact with regulatory or accrediting agencies to respond to inquiries or provide information as required; complete and submit related regulatory or accreditation reports; and inform committees, faculty and staff of relevant information obtained
• Provide guidance and recommendations to faculty, staff and students regarding regulatory and other requirements related to compliance. Ensure that University researchers and collaborators are appropriately trained in protocol submission. Provide all necessary administrative support, outreach and training, as needed, in support of the IBC, IRE, ESCRO, and UIC committees. Provide guidance and recommendations to faculty and staff related to protocol preparation. This process may include telephone communication, written communication, and scheduling virtual meetings. Help to ensure protocols are compliant with all federal, state and local regulations, rules, policies, guidelines and SOP's
• Via the Ancillary Review process, ensure that there is coordination with the IACUC where animal care and use protocols have biosafety components and with the IRB where human participants are involved
• Gather preliminary information and assist in investigations and/or routine monitoring for program compliance and/or in response to reports of non-compliance or concerns. In conjunction with and as directed by the Director, report findings and make recommendations of unsafe conditions, non-compliance, or other discrepancies to appropriate compliance committees (IBC, IRE, ESCRO, and UIC), administration, Principal Investigator, and federal agencies as required and/or as appropriate
• Serve as a subject matter expert as a member of the best practices committee advising on the continued development and maintenance of the University's electronic compliance management databases and transition from PRAMS to CATS

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Company Overview

• There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. It was founded in 1855, and is headquartered in University Park, pa, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://psu.edu.

Apply tot his job Apply To this Job