IACUC Specialist

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut is seeking an experienced IACUC Program Specialist to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing vertebrate animals in research and teaching. This role supports researchers, IACUC staff, Animal Care Services, and university offices in a non-direct care capacity.

The position collaborates on protocol reviews, annual reporting, and accreditation activities, reporting to the Director of Research Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field with 4–5 years in research administrative experience.
• Experience with federal, state, and local animal care regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Pre-review protocol applications and oversee review processes to ensure timely approvals.
• Advise researchers on protocol submissions and regulatory compliance for vertebrate animals.
• Assist with annual reporting (USDA, AAALAC, OLAW) and inter-institutional MOUs.
• Coordinate semi-annual housing and use facility inspections and reporting.
• Develop and revise policies, SOPs, and protocol forms as needed.
• Support meetings and logistics for regulatory and accreditation visits.
• Plan and prepare for regulatory and accreditation activities.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills (written & oral)

Organizational multitasking

Independent judgment & discretion

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Summary

UConn’s Research Integrity and Compliance Services within the Office of the Vice President for Research, is seeking an experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) professional to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Research Compliance, the IACUC Program Specialist (Administrative Program Support 4) will work closely with researchers, IACUC program staff, Animal Care Services, and other University offices to ensure the University’s animal care and use program maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies governing the use of vertebrate animals in research and teaching. This position does not involve the provision of direct care to animals but is a research compliance oversight position.

Job Summary

UConn’s Research Integrity and Compliance Services within the Office of the Vice President for Research, is seeking an experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) professional to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Research Compliance, the IACUC Program Specialist (Administrative Program Support 4) will work closely with researchers, IACUC program staff, Animal Care Services, and other University offices to ensure the University’s animal care and use program maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies governing the use of vertebrate animals in research and teaching. This position does not involve the provision of direct care to animals but is a research compliance oversight position.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs administrative pre-review of protocol applications, facilitates veterinary and ancillary review processes, and provides review process oversight to ensure protocols are approved in a timely manner. Maintains internal database of animal protocols.
• Advises researchers on protocol submission development and matters related to regulations regarding the care and use of vertebrate animals in research and teaching.
• Assists with programmatic functions including protocol-grant congruency reviews, annual reporting (USDA, AAALAC, OLAW), memorandums of understanding with collaborating institutions, and other internal and external communications and reports.
• Coordinates and participates in semi-annual animal housing and use facility inspections. Compiles reports and performs follow-up processes as required.
• Promotes the University as a key player in the IACUC compliance areas by maintaining professional relationships with peers and regulatory representatives and participating in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of regulations and national accreditation standards.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and guidelines, educational materials, presentations, and post-approval monitoring activities. Contributes to the writing of IACUC Office Standard Operating Procedures. Revises IACUC protocol forms and checklists as needed.
• Facilitates IACUC or other research compliance stakeholder meetings as needed, including logistical arrangements and preparation and distribution of decisions, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Participates in the planning and preparation for and execution of regulatory and accreditation visits and other IACUC related activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field and four to five (4 -5) years of related research administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two of those years of administrative experience must be in an academic research compliance setting requiring knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and local regulations and policies pertaining to the care and use of animals used for research and teaching.
• Experience utilizing organizational skills to effectively multi-task to meet deadlines and troubleshoot problems.
• Experience exercising a wide range of independent judgement and discretion and maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) and experience working with a highly diverse group of people, both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office 365 suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience involving the use of animals in a research, medical, or similar institutional settings and a demonstrated understanding of scientific methodology.
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) or eligible within one year of hire.
• Experience with electronic protocol management systems, including direct experience with implementation of an electronic system.

Compensation And Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $64,405 to $83,727. An offer of employment, if made, will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s skill and experience, as determined by the University.

For more information about benefits and other offerings available to University employees, we encourage you to review the Human Resources website and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves header at the top of the page. Under Benefits & Leaves, select Benefits to access an overview as well as additional information on topics such as paid time off, benefits, retirement, and other resources. As you explore these pages, please note that this position is covered by the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA) and look for information specifically identified for UCPEA, as provisions may vary by employee group.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 14, 2026.

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