Early-Career Research Compliance Coordinator

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Compliance Coordinator at Fairleigh Dickinson University supports the Grants & Sponsored Projects Office by handling IRB submissions, coordinating review pathways, and maintaining compliance records across biosafety, conflicts of interest, and related areas.

This early-career role offers exposure to sponsored research lifecycle, from proposal development to award closeout, with emphasis on compliance training and process improvement within a collaborative university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• 1-3 years of related work experience, preferably in higher education, research, healthcare, regulatory administration or similar.
• Familiarity with human subjects research, research administration, regulatory compliance, electronic workflow systems, or training programs like CITI is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and committees.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, records and workflows in a service-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn and apply federal regulations and policies with sound judgement.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, data management, and systems literacy.
• Discretion handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities; receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Prior professional research compliance experience is not required; opportunity to develop broad expertise.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car for travel between campuses.
• Employment contingent on satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative contact for the University’s IRB processes.
• Manage day-to-day workflow of human subjects research submissions and preliminary reviews.
• Coordinate review by the IRB Chair or designated IRB members.
• Provide administrative support for biosafety, animal care and use, conflict of interest, and other research compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate review requirements and outcomes.
• Support broader pre-award and post-award research administration activities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Discretion

Team player

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic workflow systems

Research administration systems

Job description

The Research Compliance Coordinator at Fairleigh Dickinson University supports the Grants & Sponsored Projects Office by handling IRB submissions, coordinating review pathways, and maintaining compliance records across biosafety, conflicts of interest, and related areas.

This early-career role offers exposure to sponsored research lifecycle, from proposal development to award closeout, with emphasis on compliance training and process improvement within a collaborative university environment.