Compliance and Training Coordinator

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Compliance and Training Coordinator (CTC) to oversee compliance monitoring in animal care environments. This role requires a bachelor's degree along with four years of related experience in laboratory animal settings.

The CTC will work closely with the IACUC Executive Director to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain high-quality oversight of animal-related activities.

Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus four years of related laboratory animal experience.
• Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend IACUC protocol review and regular meetings.
• Disseminate information/advice on various aspects of the animal care and use program for Columbia University researchers.
• Maintain knowledge of current information and issues regarding laboratory animal science.
• Visit and assess animal care and use facilities.
• Report results and findings of the faculty and laboratory assessments.
• Conduct review of animal use records.
• Conduct pre-review of protocols for compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory animal science

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Grade 105

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $72,000 - $76,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Compliance and Training Coordinator (CTC) reports to the Executive Director of the Office of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and works closely with other staff members. The CTC is assigned to specific physical areas where animals are used or to specific lab groups or protocols for compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Attend IACUC protocol review and regular meetings;
• Disseminate information/advice on various aspects of the animal care and use program for Columbia University researchers who participate in animal-related activities;
• Maintain knowledge of current information and issues regarding laboratory animal science and engage in professional development activities;
• Visit and assess animal care and use facilities and investigators to assure high-quality oversight of all research and teaching activities involving the use of animals and to ensure compliance with federal regulations, nationally accepted standards, and Columbia University policies;
• Report results and findings of the faculty and laboratory assessments to the Executive Director;
• Conduct review of animal use records to ensure consistency between records and the IACUC-approved protocol;
• Conduct pre-review of protocols to ensure completeness and compliance with federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus four years of related laboratory animal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA) certification preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate positively and effectively with researchers, veterinarians, and other CTSs;
• Strong knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to the use of laboratory animals;
• Strong knowledge of laboratory animal science, including familiarity with all of the commonly used species of animals;
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities;
• Keen attention to detail.

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