Remote Research Compliance & Training Specialist

The Community Solution Education System; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chicago School is seeking a Research Compliance Specialist to support the institution's compliance program, including monitoring, education, and training for faculty, staff, and students. You will run audits, produce guidance, and collaborate across academic and administrative units to uphold human subjects protections and federal regulations.

You will develop training resources, coordinate workshops, and stay current with regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 3 years relevant program experience.
• Experience with human subjects research, IRB operations, research compliance, education and training.
• Familiarity with compliance auditing or monitoring practices.
• Knowledge of federal regulations governing research and institutional policies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Experience developing training programs or educational materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic research/compliance systems.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment using tools such as Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Conduct for‑cause audits authorized by the IRB or institutional official.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of research protocols and documentation.
• Write reports and communicate findings with investigators, committees, and appropriate parties.
• Monitor adherence to IRB determinations, continuing review obligations, and reporting requirements.
• Support internal audits relating to research governance.
• Identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective action.
• Collaborate with IRB and sponsored programs offices to maintain compliance frameworks.
• Design and implement training programs on IRB submission processes, federal regulations, and best practices in human subject protections for both socio-behavioral and biomedical research.

Skills

IRB operations

Research compliance knowledge

Training program development

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Remote work proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., public health, social sciences)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic research/compliance systems

Cayuse

Job description

The Chicago School is seeking a Research Compliance Specialist to support the institution's compliance program, including monitoring, education, and training for faculty, staff, and students. You will run audits, produce guidance, and collaborate across academic and administrative units to uphold human subjects protections and federal regulations.

You will develop training resources, coordinate workshops, and stay current with regulatory changes.