RESEARCH COMPLIANCE (UA-RCIN-IUINA)

The mission of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) is to ensure that research conducted by IU and affiliated researchers is not only in compliance with all applicable regulatory, statutory, and organizational requirements, but also meets the standards of best practices while minimizing impediments to research and burdens on the research community.

The IU Human Subjects Office (HSO) is the administrative office that supports the Indiana University Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), which are responsible for the review and approval of all research involving human subjects conducted at IU and its affiliated institutions. The HSO administers the human research protection program (HRPP) at IU. IU’s HRPP, which included the regional campuses effective July 1, 2015, is accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).

• Advises and consults with review committee(s), researcher(s), or principal investigator(s) regarding federal, institutional, and other requirements for research applications.
• Provides review and screening of research applications to ensure applications meet federal, institutional, and other regulatory requirements.
• Consults with and advises review committee(s), researcher(s), or principal investigator(s) on the application submission process. Advises on applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, federal regulations, and other requirements for regulatory compliance.
• Makes recommendations for streamlining review process such as the revision of applications and consent forms, investigator notification, prior categorization and assignment of application submitted, etc.; performs quality checks and ensures the necessary corrective and preventive actions are completed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of related experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Preferred

• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex federal, state, university, and accreditation regulations pertaining to research involving human subjects

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible for remote work or to work in the office, subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Compliance

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