Research Compliance Lead: IRB/IACUC & Biosafety

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Research Compliance Administrator to lead Auburn University at Montgomery’s research compliance programs. This role involves ensuring that all research activities comply with federal and state regulations while managing compliance areas like IRB and biosafety.

Responsibilities include protocol review systems and advising on compliance issues. Applicants should possess a relevant degree (BS, MS, or PhD) and have experience in regulatory roles. Join a community in Alabama’s capital city, known for its strong technological base and vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) and professional experience in a regulatory role preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in science with challenging professional certifications is competitive.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all research compliance programs.
• Coordinating compliance committee meetings and documentation.
• Providing regulatory guidance to researchers.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Health and Safety

Safety, Security and Emergency Management

Public Health

Industrial Hygiene

Chemistry

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Healthcare Administration

Research Administration

Public Policy

Education

BS, MS or PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Research Compliance Administrator leads and coordinates AuburnUniversity at Montgomery’s (AUM’s) research compliance programs toensure all research activities adhere to federal, state, andinstitutional regulations. This role manages major complianceareas-including IRB, IACUC, biosafety/biosecurity, responsibleconduct of research, export controls, material/data transferagreements, and time & effort reporting. The Administratoroversees protocol review systems, facilitates compliance committeeoperations, and helps to develop policies and procedures governingethical and responsible research. The position conducts regulatoryreviews, audits, inspections, and post-approval monitoring tomaintain institutional readiness for federal oversight andaccreditation. Serving as a central campus resource, the roleadvises faculty, staff, and administrators on compliancerequirements and emerging regulatory issues while supportingtraining, audits, and site visits across the university.

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

For full consideration please include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional Reference Sheet

Optional

• Letters of Recommendation
• Undergraduate and Graduate Transcript(s)

Responsibilities

· Providing administrative and operational oversight of allresearch compliance programs (IBC, IRB, IACUC).

· Develop and maintain systems for protocol submission, review,tracking and reporting.

· Coordinate compliance committee meetings, training anddocumentation.

· Develop, update and disseminate compliance-related policies andSOPs.

· Ensure alignment with federal regulations.

· Oversee audits, inspections and compliance assessments.

· Provide regulatory guidance to researchers andadministrators.

· Support training programs, audits, reporting requests anddocumentation for site visits.

Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD in a relevant discipline

Successful candidates must have earned at least a bachelor’s degreein one or more of the following disciplines, or another arearelated 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) andprofessional experience in a regulatory role would also representstrong candidates. Alternatively, a bachelor’s in science and oneof the more challenging professional certifications is also highlycompetitive. Examples of such certificates include Certified HealthPhysicist (CHP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), CertifiedBiological Safety Professional (CBSP), Certified SafetyProfessional (CSP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration(CPIA), Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified Complianceand Ethics Professional (CCEP).

Why Work at AUM?

Auburn University at Montgomery is a comprehensive, publicinstitution located in Alabama’s capital city. The Montgomerymetropolitan area is a home to nearly 400,000 people, and a hub totechnology-intensive entities such as Maxwell AFB and Hyundai MotorManufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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

Posted Date

5/15/2026