Research Compliance Administrator

Auburn University; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University seeks a Research Compliance Administrator to lead and coordinate compliance programs at Montgomery campus. The role involves ensuring adherence to regulations while overseeing protocol reviews and facilitating committee operations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience with compliance issues.

This grant-funded position requires strong organizational and regulatory knowledge to advise university faculty and staff on compliance requirements and provide necessary training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Public Health, Chemistry, or related field.
• Advanced degrees and professional certifications advantageous.
• Experience in a regulatory role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all research compliance programs.
• Develop and maintain protocol submission systems.
• Coordinate compliance committee meetings and training.
• Ensure alignment with federal regulations.
• Provide regulatory guidance to researchers.

Skills

Knowledge of compliance regulations

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage audits and inspections

Education

BS, MS or PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

The Research Compliance Administrator leads and coordinates Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM’s) research compliance programs to ensure all research activities adhere to federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role manages major compliance areas—including IRB, IACUC, biosafety/biosecurity, responsible conduct of research, export controls, material/data transfer agreements, and time & effort reporting. The Administrator oversees protocol review systems, facilitates compliance committee operations, and helps to develop policies and procedures governing ethical and responsible research. The position conducts regulatory reviews, audits, inspections, and post‑approval monitoring to maintain institutional readiness for federal oversight and accreditation. Serving as a central campus resource, the role advises faculty, staff, and administrators on compliance requirements and emerging regulatory issues while supporting training, audits, and site visits across the university.

This is a grant‑funded (fully soft money) position.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and operational oversight of all research compliance programs (IBC, IRB, IACUC).
• Develop and maintain systems for protocol submission, review, tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate compliance committee meetings, training and documentation.
• Develop, update and disseminate compliance‑related policies and SOPs.
• Ensure alignment with federal regulations.
• Oversee audits, inspections and compliance assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to researchers and administrators.
• Support training programs, audits, reporting requests and documentation for site visits.

Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD in a relevant discipline.

Successful candidates must have earned at least a bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines, or another area related to the position duties:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Safety, Security and Emergency Management
• Public Health
• Industrial Hygiene
• Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry
• Healthcare Administration
• Research Administration
• Public Policy

Applicants with an advanced degree (MS, PhD, other) and professional experience in a regulatory role would also represent strong candidates. Alternatively, a bachelor’s in science and one of the more challenging professional certifications is also highly competitive. Examples of such certificates include Certified Health Physicist (CHP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.