IACUC Compliance Specialist - Research Integrity (Hybrid)

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an IACUC Compliance Specialist to support the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. You will guide researchers, assess protocols for compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, and serve as a subject matter expert on IACUC requirements.

Responsibilities include training, coordinating meetings, updating policies, and partnering with CARE, EHS, and animal facilities to ensure responsible research while maintaining strict confidentiality and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science and 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of research involving live vertebrate animals and experience working with faculty or researchers.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation.
• Proficiency with computers and office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions on some projects without oversight.
• Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Experience or familiarity with IACUC or quality assurance is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present IACUC training sessions and other resources for faculty, students, committee members, and staff.
• Manage IACUC meetings, including facilitation of agenda and material preparation, preparing meeting minutes, and following up on action items.
• Coordinate with the Office for Sponsored Programs on protocols with external funding and compare grant applications and approved protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the protocol management system and contribute to testing and implementation of new software.
• Participate in development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure continued compliance.
• Benchmark best practices and provide recommendations for new policies or programs.
• Assist with development and review of internal and external reports related to the IACUC.
• Engage with CARE, EHS, and animal facility staff to answer questions related to animal care and use policies.
• Contribute to gap analyses relating to compliance.

Skills

Life sciences background

Live vertebrate animals experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Sound judgment

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Inclusive collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Protocol management system

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an IACUC Compliance Specialist to support the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. You will guide researchers, assess protocols for compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, and serve as a subject matter expert on IACUC requirements.

Responsibilities include training, coordinating meetings, updating policies, and partnering with CARE, EHS, and animal facilities to ensure responsible research while maintaining strict confidentiality and timelines.