Senior Research Compliance Administrator

Texas A&M University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, and major U

TRS retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices in Dallas, TX, seeks a Senior Research Compliance Administrator to oversee research compliance programs and act as a trusted liaison across System members. This role reports to the Research Compliance Office and involves coordination of SOPs, training, and site visits to ensure regulatory adherence.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with at least six years of related experience and offers competitive benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Six years of related experience.
• Security-sensitive position and U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Supports Research Compliance Office leadership in administering compliance programs for human subjects and other areas.
• Conducts preliminary programmatic reviews and assists in developing recommendations to enhance initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with System members and external stakeholders on compliance questions and incidents.
• Coordinates and participates in training activities including seminars and newsletters.
• Participates in site visits to build relationships and provide guidance on regulations.
• Maintains SOPs and coordinates updates and periodic reviews.
• Assists with accreditation activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Domestic travel

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Research Compliance Administrator

Agency: Texas A&M University System Offices

Department: Research Compliance Office

Salary: $6,251.00 - $9,583.33 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Location: Dallas, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

Job Description Summary

The Senior Research Compliance Administrator, under general direction, serves as a subject matter expert with regards to research compliance across System. Responsible for administering the evaluation of compliance matters and programs, serving as a trusted liaison with System members, participating in training, development, and improvement efforts across System, and coordinating guidelines and standard operating procedure development.

Responsibilities

• Supports Research Compliance Office leadership in the administration of research compliance programs for human subjects research, animal research oversight, biohazards in research, financial conflict of interest in research, research misconduct, Al in research, and other areas. This may include operational ownership of research compliance processes, project management, scheduling visits, reviewing approved protocols and relevant records, participating in on-site visits, and preparing reports for leaders across System.
• Conducts preliminary programmatic reviews in support of System member SOPs, committee functions, website content, and protocols, including post-approval monitoring. Assists in the development of recommendations and strategies for enhancing programmatic initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with System members and external stakeholders as appropriate for research compliance questions, concerns, and incidents.
• Coordinates, plans, develops, and participates in training activities including seminars, newsletters, and electronic communications, as needed, as well as regular System-wide meetings.
• Participates in site visits to build relationships and provide training and guidance on applicable regulations.
• Administers the development and maintenance of SOPs, or other guidance, and ensures processes are followed through periodic review with office procedures.
• Participates in change management for revised or new research compliance requirements and processes.
• Maintains databases and prepares and distributes reports on compliance activities and other metrics.
• Provide expert guidance to System members in multiple areas of research compliance.
• Stays abreast of research compliance best practices and all applicable institutional guidelines and federal regulations. Assists with accreditation activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Some domestic travel.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPIA, CIP, CHRC, or other relevant certification relating to research or research compliance preferred.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.