Research Compliance Specialist (Evergreen)

Job Title

Research Compliance Specialist (Evergreen)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Research Compliance & Biosafety Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/ .

What you need to know

We have multiple openings, so please include your work history with brief details. Our recruitment team may contact you to schedule an interview. The recruitment process, including screening, interview and references, will determine the best position match for finalists. 

Salary is commensurate based upon experience.

The Research Compliance Specialist I

Starting Salary: $54,681.00

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Responsible for training on and providing first line response under general supervision to questions and concerns from investigators, administrators, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs). Additionally, providing key administrative support to the Animal Welfare Office (AWO) to continue compliance and accreditation-related activities, and coordination of the AWO outreach and education initiative.

• Commensurate with experience

The Research Compliance Specialist II

Starting Salary: $62,883.00

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in a related area such as research compliance, grant administration, research administration, animal facility management in an academic setting, performing research and/or teaching with animal subjects, and/or as a veterinary technician. A combination of experience is acceptable.

• Responsible for providing first line response under general supervision to questions and concerns from investigators, administrators, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs). Additionally, providing key administrative support to the Animal Welfare Office (AWO) to continue compliance and accreditation-related activities, and coordination of the AWO outreach and education initiative.

• Commensurate with experience

Research Compliance Coordinator

Starting Salary: $75,133.08

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of direct IACUC regulatory experience in a related area such as research compliance, research administration, animal facility management in an academic setting, performing research with animal (vertebrate) subjects, and/or as a veterinary technician. A combination of experience is acceptable.

• Responsible for providing second line response to questions and concerns from investigators, administrators, and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs). Additionally, providing key support to the Animal Welfare Office (AWO) to continue accreditation-related activities and coordination of the AWO outreach and education initiative.

• Commensurate with experience

Senior Research Compliance Coordinator

Starting Salary: $86,403.12

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of direct related experience serving as an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) or other research compliance professional, animal facility manager in an academic setting, veterinarian or veterinary technician in a research or clinical setting, including at least two years of experience involving the application of Federal regulatory requirements for use of animals in research, teaching, and testing.

• Responsible for providing advanced protocol review and advises investigators, administrators, and others on complex compliance matters. Develops and performs training in topics related to protocol review and submission management for department staff.

• Commensurate with experience

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.