Research Compliance Specialist II

Research Compliance Specialist II

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures research activities comply with RIT policies and procedures, federal regulations, and state and local laws relative to the conduct of human research studies
• Provides guidance regarding the interpretation of regulations, laws, and policies to the organization's internal review boards (IRB), researchers, staff, and administrators
• Reviews proposals and assists in the development of RIT human research protection policies and procedures
• Coordinates human research activities across the various offices and staff that have roles in protecting research participants
• Ensures that human research protection training is available and completed by investigators, key study personnel, and all staff who participate in the human subject research
• Maintains current knowledge of human research protection guidance and regulations as they evolve. Monitors federal regulatory websites and other research-related resources. Communicates pertinent information to staff in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations that govern research compliance and safety standards
• Knowledge of compliance requirements related to grant funding or sponsored research projects
• Skill in risk assessment and mitigation in the management of research compliance strategies
• Skill in effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex or technical topics
• Skill in technical, legal, and contractual writing
• Ability to administer grants and contracts
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree in related field
• 7 years of relevant experience

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Additional Details
As our Research Compliance Specialist II in Sponsored Research Services, you will be responsible for:
Overseeing the Conflict-of-Interest process for sponsored researchers including review of all project COIs, implementing of federal sponsor and RIT rules, drafting of management plans or

addressing conflict issues associated with individuals conducting externally sponsored research.
Conduct export control compliance reviews on all sponsored projects, OFAC and banned party screening, project reviews and determinations, and creation of TCPs when necessary
Learning and using research databases and compliance software to enter, track, and report data on completed reviews.
Assisting on other pre and post award non-financial compliance issues involving NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA, and DOD.
Conduct other non-financial matters including reviewing and drafting NDAs, data use agreements, and material transfer agreements related to sponsored projects.

Our ideal candidate will bring:
Prior experience in university or corporate regulatory compliance environment working on conflict of interest and/or export control reviews required
At least 3 years of prior experience in university or corporate regulatory compliance positions
Post award research administration experience preferred

FLSA Category
Exempt

Work Location
On Campus

Compensation
$75,000 - $95,000

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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