Protocol Analyst
Job ID: 12852
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
About the Division of Research & Innovation
The Research & Innovation division supports this world-class research enterprise by advancing transformative research excellence across campus and nurturing an innovative, cross-disciplinary culture. In all our work, we maintain a constant focus on our public mission of increasing access to excellent higher education and advancing discovery that positively impacts the health, culture, education, and economy of our region, the State of Texas, the nation, and the world. We do so by enabling the research success of our faculty and students through supporting the university research mission by providing research development, stewardship, compliance and safety services, and securing strategic external partnerships.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Research & Innovation - Research Compliance
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: 02/01/2024.
Salary: $45,000 annually.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of three references
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position
Summary:Under the direction of the IACUC Administrator and in cooperation with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Chair, the Compliance Specialist has a vital role in ensuring a high-quality animal care and use program that reflects The University of Texas at El Paso's commitment to the humane and responsible use of animals. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for the administrative management of research compliance and of the activities of the IACUC. With minimal supervision, provides coordinating services, keeps official records, and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials, within area of assigned responsibility.
Essential Functions
Provide technical pre-review of incoming IACUC protocols for preliminary determination of completeness and regulatory compliance. Work constructively with investigators to revise protocols, as needed. Consult with IACUC Administrator/Manager/Veterinarian as needed to ensure accuracy of pre-review in complex cases.
Conduct congruence analysis to ensure that proposed animal activities are consistent with the associated funding application.
Advise, assist, and provide education in individual and group settings to investigators regarding appropriate procedures for submitting new protocols, amendments, and 3-year de novo protocols.
Coordinate and relay all review-related correspondence to investigators, including reviewer comments, IACUC determinations, and requests for additional information.
Provide high level support, database entry and training support to the IACUC area.
Triage all incoming IACUC correspondence, phone queries and other communications. Draft written responses when needed, including researching relevant regulations and other related information as required or requested.
Assist with compiling agenda items and researching/summarizing relevant background information to facilitate discussion and inform decision-making. Record meeting minutes and facilitate their approval.
Review and compile protocol submissions, track protocol turnaround times and generate data and statistics for quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Assist with administrative duties related to drafting reports of non-compliance and required annual reports to governing agencies.
Review and update internal SOP's and IACUC website as needed.
May coordinate and schedule IACUC meetings, send invitations, ensure quorum and all meeting information has been distributed for members.
Assist with planning semi-annual inspections, ensure follow-up items are documents and appropriately addressed.
Ensure protocols are renewed prior to expiration and all training requirements have been met.
Training database entry, maintenance, and creation of proper forms to ensure access to facilities.
Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Work closely, cooperatively, and professionally with other staff members, and coordinate efforts with the Division as a whole, including providing coverage as needed.
Engage in professional development opportunities as available; maintain memberships in professional listservs and regularly review postings to gain updated information about relevant regulations and best practices and apply them to IACUC materials and procedures.
May represent the business function, division, or department at meetings, conferences, and seminars or committees.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
and
Experience: Two years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be knowledgeable of research animal care.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Special vision requirements are close vision and color vision. The employee must lift and move up to 10pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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