The posting
Job Posting Title:
IACUC and IBC Analyst or Senior IACUC and IBC Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance
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Hiring Department:
Office of Research Support and Compliance
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
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Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity education.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Hybrid telework
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
The IACUC and IBC Analyst or Senior IACUC and IBC Analyst reviews research protocol submissions subject to compliance oversight by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) to ensure hazards are appropriately identified and performs protocol congruency between the committee’s protocols. Serves as liaison between the IACUC, IBC, Animal Resources Center (ARC), and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure that hazards are identified within research protocols and that safety considerations are documented.
IACUC and IBC Analyst
Responsibilities
- Reviews new IACUC protocol submissions, protocol modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions to identify and document EHS safety concerns. Perform cross check between IACUC and IBC protocols to ensure congruence when appropriate. Works with EHS to determine safe work practices for use of hazards with animals.
- Reviews new Biosafety registrations, modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions as assigned. Provides specific pre-review for registrations involving animals. Provides back-up to the Biosafety compliance team.
- Works with EHS staff, the PI, and other relevant research/administrative staff to aid in performing risk assessments and/or producing Standard Operating Procedures for use of specific hazards in research, specifically with animals.
- Assists Director to identify areas of improvement in education and outreach of hazardous research. Assists in the production and coordination of training programs, reference materials, web-based materials, and manuals for IBC, IACUC, and ARC members regarding Safety-related policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance and support related to IACUC and IBC functions to the research community. Supports committee functions such as attending committee review meetings, program reviews, and inspections. Provides timely and accurate correspondence and written reports. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations related to laboratory animal care and use and biosafety.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of experience working in research or research compliance preferably with animals or biohazards.
- Ability to plan and carry out responsibilities independently.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures to solve unusual and/or difficult problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams. Ability to effectively communicate with university administrators, faculty, post docs and students in a collegial manner.
- Demonstrated ability to present written information, ideas, and concepts in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
- Experience using computer applications.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to sit for a Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) or Certified Professional Biosafety Compliance Administrator (CPBCA) exam within two years of hire.
- Experience conducting research or in research compliance related to animal research or biosafety.
- Knowledge of common potential biological and chemical hazards in animals.
- Demonstrated experience writing guidelines, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
Salary Range
$65,000 + depending on qualifications
Senior IACUC and IBC Analyst
Responsibilities
- Independently provides critical analysis to new IACUC protocol submissions, protocol modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions to identify and document EHS safety concerns. Performs cross checks between IACUC and IBC protocols to ensure congruence. Works directly with the researcher to develop complete, accurate protocols and procedures for IACUC review and come to resolutions.
- Independently provides critical analysis of Biosafety registrations, modifications/amendments, and renewal submissions as assigned, performing cross checks between IACUC and IBC protocols to ensure congruence. Works directly with the researcher to ensure the registration of animal work and biohazards used with animals is complete, accurate, and reflective of institutional guidelines. Aids in performing risk assessments and/or producing Standard Operating Procedures for use of specific hazards in research, specifically with animals.
- Works with relevant stakeholders to strategically analyze the University’s approach to the use of hazards in research. Develops plans for addressing concerns and coordinates efforts between various stakeholder groups. Provides regular progress reports as necessary.
- Develops education and guidance materials for the research community to foster deeper understanding of how to utilize hazards in research to most effectively protect human safety. Produces and conducts training programs, reference materials, web-based materials, policy, and manuals for IBC, IACUC, and ARC members regarding Safety-related policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance and support related to IACUC and IBC functions to the research community. Supports committee functions such as attending committee review meetings, program reviews, and inspections. Provides timely and accurate correspondence and written reports. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations related to laboratory animal care and use and biosafety.
- Cross-trains with other IACUC and IBC roles to serve as a back-up. In assigned area of responsibility, reviews operating procedures for efficiency and effectiveness, makes minor changes or recommends major changes for improvements. Engages in planning and decisions related to new or changed procedures. Identifies and analyzes ways to optimize the process of registering and tracking research protocols involving hazards and keeping those registrations up to date. Creates and/or revises submission forms, amendment forms, or other tools for this purpose.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five years of experience working in research or research compliance preferably with animals or biohazards.
- Ability to plan and carry out responsibilities independently.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures to solve unusual and/or difficult problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams. Ability to effectively communicate with university administrators, faculty, post docs and students in a collegial manner.
- Demonstrated ability to present written information, ideas, and concepts in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
- Experience using computer applications.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Certification as a Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) or Certified Professional Biosafety Compliance.
- Administrator (CPBCA) or equivalent or ability to sit for exam(s) within one year of hire.
Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
- Occasional travel is required.
Required Materials
Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
