IACUC and IBC Analyst or Senior IACUC and IBC Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Job Posting Title

IACUC and IBC Analyst or Senior IACUC and IBC Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance ----

Hiring Department

Office of Research Support and Compliance ----

Position Open To

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40 ----

FLSA Status

To Be Determined at Offer ----

Earliest Start Date

Ongoing ----

Position Duration

Expected to Continue ----

Location

AUSTIN, TX ----

Job Details

General Notes

The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity education.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid telework

Please visit our  Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The IACUC and IBC Analyst or Senior IACUC and IBC Analyst reviews research protocol submissions subject to compliance oversight by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) to ensure hazards are appropriately identified and performs protocol congruency between the committee’s protocols. Serves as liaison between the IACUC, IBC, Animal Resources Center (ARC), and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure that hazards are identified within research protocols and that safety considerations are documented.

IACUC and IBC Analyst

Responsibilities

• Reviews new IACUC protocol submissions, protocol modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions to identify and document EHS safety concerns. Perform cross check between IACUC and IBC protocols to ensure congruence when appropriate. Works with EHS to determine safe work practices for use of hazards with animals.
• Reviews new Biosafety registrations, modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions as assigned. Provides specific pre-review for registrations involving animals. Provides back-up to the Biosafety compliance team.
• Works with EHS staff, the PI, and other relevant research/administrative staff to aid in performing risk assessments and/or producing Standard Operating Procedures for use of specific hazards in research, specifically with animals.
• Assists Director to identify areas of improvement in education and outreach of hazardous research. Assists in the production and coordination of training programs, reference materials, web-based materials, and manuals for IBC, IACUC, and ARC members regarding Safety-related policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and support related to IACUC and IBC functions to the research community. Supports committee functions such as attending committee review meetings, program reviews, and inspections. Provides timely and accurate correspondence and written reports. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations related to laboratory animal care and use and biosafety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of experience working in research or research compliance preferably with animals or biohazards.
• Ability to plan and carry out responsibilities independently.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to solve unusual and/or difficult problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams. Ability to effectively communicate with university administrators, faculty, post docs and students in a collegial manner.
• Demonstrated ability to present written information, ideas, and concepts in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Experience using computer applications.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate .

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to sit for a Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) or Certified Professional Biosafety Compliance Administrator (CPBCA) exam within two years of hire.
• Experience conducting research or in research compliance related to animal research or biosafety.
• Knowledge of common potential biological and chemical hazards in animals.
• Demonstrated experience writing guidelines, standard operating procedures, and training materials.

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Senior IACUC and IBC Analyst

Responsibilities

• Independently provides critical analysis to new IACUC protocol submissions, protocol modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions to identify and document EHS safety concerns. Performs cross checks between IACUC and IBC protocols to ensure congruence. Works directly with the researcher to develop complete, accurate protocols and procedures for IACUC review and come to resolutions.
• Independently provides critical analysis of Biosafety registrations, modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions as assigned, performing cross checks between IACUC and IBC protocols to ensure congruence. Works directly with the researcher to ensure the registration of animal work and biohazards used with animals is complete, accurate, and reflective of institutional guidelines. Aids in performing risk assessments and/or producing Standard Operating Procedures for use of specific hazards in research, specifically with animals.
• Works with relevant stakeholders to strategically analyze the University’s approach to the use of hazards in research. Develops plans for addressing concerns and coordinates efforts between various stakeholder groups. Provides regular progress reports as necessary.
• Develops education and guidance materials for the research community to foster deeper understanding of how to utilize hazards in research to most effectively protect human safety. Produces and conducts training programs, reference materials, web-based materials, policy, and manuals for IBC, IACUC, and ARC members regarding Safety-related policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and support related to IACUC and IBC functions to the research community. Supports committee functions such as attending committee review meetings, program reviews, and inspections. Provides timely and accurate correspondence and written reports. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations related to laboratory animal care and use and biosafety.
• Cross-trains with other IACUC and IBC roles to serve as a back-up. In assigned area of responsibility, reviews operating procedures for efficiency and effectiveness, makes minor changes or recommends major changes for improvements. Engages in planning and decisions related to new or changed procedures. Identifies and analyzes ways to optimize the process of registering and tracking research protocols involving hazards and keeping those registrations up to date. Creates and/or revises submission forms, amendment forms, or other tools for this purpose.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five years of experience working in research or research compliance preferably with animals or biohazards.
• Ability to plan and carry out responsibilities independently.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to solve unusual and/or difficult problems.