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.