Research Compliance Manager

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

University of Northern Colorado seeks a Research Compliance Manager to oversee all research protections and regulatory compliance at UNC. You will ensure activities meet UNC, state, and federal regulations and collaborate with ORSP leadership.

The role covers IRB and IACUC processes, ARF oversight, and training while coordinating budgets and audits. A master’s degree or equivalent. Colorado-based, with benefits and a path to advance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field; or a bachelor’s degree with at least four years’ experience in research compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators in preparing IRB applications, contracts, and informed consent forms.
• Review protocol submissions via Streamlyne to ensure correct category and compliance with policies and federal regulations.
• Maintain documentation of protocols and actions for audits and record-keeping.
• Establish and maintain protocol records and a database for human subjects research.
• Create statistical and administrative reports related to IRB activity and human subject research.
• Prepare and present information to IRB Chairs and board members.
• Oversee IRB expenditures and budget recommendations for institutional compliance.
• Oversee UNC Animal Research Facility (ARF): inspections, training, budgeting, and supervision.

Education

Master’s degree in an appropriate field; or a bachelor’s degree with at least four years’ experience in research compliance

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Research Compliance Manager

COMPENSATION RANGE: 90,000.00 - 95,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Office of Spons Programs Operations

TARGET HIRE DATE: 10/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Position Summary

The Research Compliance Manager is responsible foroverseeing all aspects of research protections and regulatory complianceat UNC. This position ensures that research activities undertaken at UNC meetUNC, state, and federal regulations.

Job Duties

Human Subjects Research (50%)

• -assisting investigators in the preparation of IRB applications, contracts, and informed consent forms;
• -manages review of protocol submissions via Streamlyne to ensure the category of review is appropriate, and that protocol materials follow institutional policies, procedures and federal regulations;
• -maintains documentation of protocols and actions taken through the course of a research project so that record-keeping is in compliance with federal regulations and available for internal and federal regulatory audits;
• -establishes and maintains protocol records and a database for human subjects research;
• -creates statistical and administrative reports related to IRB activity and human subject research;
• -prepares and presents information to IRB Chairs and board members;
• -assists in overseeing IRB expenditures and in making budgetary recommendations so that institutional support to the IRB can be documented and presented to federal regulatory agencies in the case of an institutional compliance review;
• -prepares and submits UNC’s Federal Wide Assurance to the Office of Human Research Protections that documents compliance with federal human subjects’ protections;
• -manages the IRB Authorization Agreement process when other research sites are involved.

Animal Research (20%)

• -assisting investigators in the preparation of IACUC applications and appropriate research activities;
• -manages review of protocol submissions via Streamlyne to ensure that protocol materials follow institutional policies, procedures and federal regulations;
• -maintains documentation of protocols and actions taken through the course of a research project so that record-keeping is in compliance with federal regulations and available for internal and federal regulatory audits;
• -establishes and maintains protocol records and a database for vertebrate research;
• -creates statistical and administrative reports related to IACUC activity and human subject research;
• -prepares and presents information to the IACUC Chair and committee members;
• -assists in overseeing IACUC expenditures and in making budgetary recommendations so that institutional support to the IACUC can be documented and presented to federal regulatory agencies in the case of an institutional compliance review;
• -prepares and submits UNC’s assurance through Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) that documents compliance with Public Health Service (PHS) policy.

In addition, the Research Compliance Manager the incumbent isresponsible for overseeing the UNC Animal Research Facility (ARF). OverseeingARF includes:

• -regularly inspecting ARF to ensure animals are receiving appropriate care;
• -overseeing training for ARF staff;
• -managing the ARF budget;
• -supervising the ARF Manager.

Conflict of Interest (10%)

• -sending the annual FCOI survey to all staff conducting research via Streamlyne;
• -reviewing all FCOI responses to make a determination if conflict exists;
• -working with the AVP of Research to mitigate any identified FCOI;
• -ensuring that all Principal Investigators (PI’s) receiving funding from the PHS have undergone the additional required training based on UNC policy.

Compliance Training (10%)

• -serving at administrator for the CITI web-based training platform;
• -ensuring that UNC has appropriate CITI training modules to meet federal compliance requirements;
• -confirming faculty, staff, and student completion of appropriate training;
• -developing training as needed to support compliance needs.

Other (10%)

Assistwith other duties assigned by ORSP leadership

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree in an appropriatefield, or a bachelor’s degree with at least four years’ experience in researchcompliance.

Benefits

• Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions.
• Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position.
• Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges.
• Further requirements may exist.
• Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 andcontinues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobility,UNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend college.UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, tolearn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’scompliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [e-mail].

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment hasbeen made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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