Assistant Director, Research Compliance

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific is seeking an Assistant Director for Research Compliance in Stockton, California. This role involves overseeing IRB operations across campuses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, and managing animal research protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience with IRB and animal care, and strong communication skills.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $83,000 to $86,000, along with the opportunity to engage in meaningful compliance work that supports both faculty and students.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with IRB.
• One (1) year of work experience in animal care and facilities.
• Experience in laboratory animal facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the review, approval, and monitoring of IRB regulations.
• Provide guidance and training on human subjects protections.
• Manage IRB submissions and assure compliance with federal regulations.

Skills

Experience working with IRB

Experience working with data

Excellent writing and oral communication skills

Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cayuse Software

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Director, Research Compliance

Posting Details

• Department: Research/Interdisciplinary/Sponsored Programs
• Campus: Stockton
• Posting Number: 201304319P
• Full or Part Time: Full Time
• Number of Months: 12
• Open Date: 07/02/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University, internal applicants will be considered within the first five business days of the posting period. External applicants will be considered on the sixth business day of the posting period.

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary

Serves as the Institutional Review Board Manager for all three campuses. Oversees the review, approval, and monitoring of IRB regulations and protocols, as well as the administration of sponsored research contracts and activities under Federal Wide Assurance. Also manages the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and university animal research facilities, coordinating animal care, training, and standards. Ensures the ethical, humane, and compliant use of animals in research and instruction in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Essential Functions

• Direct and oversee IRB operations across all campuses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations; manage protocol review, approval, monitoring, and reporting processes. Serve as primary reviewer with authority to make non-human-subjects research and/or exemption determinations; expedited determinations; approve minor changes in not otherwise eligible for expedited review.
• Serve as a voting member and administrator of the IRB Committee, report new information, and prepare submissions for monthly convened IRB meetings.
• Manage IRB submissions and correspondence; anticipate and resolve problems; status communication of projects to leadership.
• Provide guidance, training, and regulatory interpretation to faculty, staff, and IRB members; ensure compliance with human subjects protections.
• Conduct internal and external audits of IRB and IRB protocol Principal Investigators for cause and not-for-cause; prepare annual reports and update policies in alignment with evolving regulations.
• Manage the administrative Pre-Award incoming Sponsored Contracts and verbal process, including budget review, review requirements and compliance verifications, and maintain accurate records within the Cayuse Software system.
• Review, administer and process incoming sponsored programs including contracts and grants for compliances. Support Sponsored Programs as needed.
• Manage IACUC operations, including protocol pre-review, meeting coordination, agenda/minute preparation, and regulatory reporting (OLAW/USDA).
• Prepare and submit required reports and regulatory notifications to federal agencies (OHRP, OLAW, USDA, NIH) and ensure timely compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Oversee animal research compliance, facility operations, inspections, and training programs in collaboration with the Attending Veterinarian and Institutional Official.
• Advise IACUC regarding potential issues affecting the use of animals in research and education. Provide administrative support to the IACUC.
• Maintain databases for protocols, animal use, training, and occupational health; ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and standards.
• Supervise and support the Animal Facility staff and coordinate post-approval monitoring activities.
• Serve as a primary liaison to campus stakeholders; provide guidance, resolve complex issues, and promote best practices in research compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision‑making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio‑cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio‑economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two (2) years of experience working with IRB.
• Experience working with data.
• One (1) year of work experience in animal care and facilities.
• Experience in laboratory animal facilities management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified IRB Professional.
• Experience working with faculty and students.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Ability to adapt to emerging technology.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent event/meeting scheduling and records management skills.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Certified Lab Animal Technician (LAT) or (ALAT) from American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA).
• Experience in the daily function of animal care and maintenance. Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an in‑person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.

Requires extended periods of sitting both at a workstation and in meetings; as well as repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to twenty‑five (25) pounds.

Must be able to perform duties in a laboratory setting, which require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to consistently lift and move at least fifty (50) pounds. Occasional lifting and carrying of materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds is required. Normal color vision is required to conduct experiments.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: General office working conditions. Animal facility and laboratories with moderate noise possible. Working with potentially hazardous/noxious devices (e.g., needles, scalpel blades etc), chemicals (e.g., anesthetic gases, formalin, alcohols, xylenes, etc) and/or radiation. Work hours may include weekends and holidays. Must respond to after‑hour emergency calls when necessary.

Hiring Range

$83,000 - $86,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti‑Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.