Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Quality Improvement & Compliance Auditor - (220000KR) The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Office of Animal Welfare Assurance has an opportunity for an Animal Care and Use Quality Improvement & Compliance Auditor. The Office of Animal Welfare Assurance (OAWA) is the regulatory oversight office for the UMB Animal Care and Use Program, and provides support for the UMB Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The selected candidate will monitor regulatory compliance, conduct audits, analyze data from audits and protocols, and communicate audit findings to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) Leadership, and other UMB regulatory offices, as applicable. Additionally, this position will review animal use protocol progress reports and recommend protocols for enhanced post approval monitoring (PAM). Benefits Information
UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools. UMB will require all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources. Essential Functions -
Monitor regulatory compliance of University research, researchers, and research staff to ensure all animal research activities are being conducted in accordance with Institutional policies, ethical principles and government regulations. -
Plans, organizes and conducts audits, reviews, investigations, and analytical studies of animal research for compliance with approved protocols, internal SOPs and regulatory requirements. In so doing, individual analyzes and interprets a variety of documentation for compliance to procedures. -
Analyze data from audits and protocols, prepare reports, and communicate audit findings to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) Leadership, and other UMB regulatory offices, as applicable. -
Communicate IACUC determinations and audit results with suggested corrective actions to the research teams. Ensure follow-up through completion and closure of audit reports. -
Maintain post-approval monitoring databases to store accurate and comprehensive records of research activities in compliance with OAWA SOPs and regulatory requirements/expectations; tracking and closure of audit corrective/preventive actions; and tracking of program related metrics. -
Conduct review of animal use protocol progress reports to ensure investigator compliance with IACUC approved protocols. Facilitate communication during these reviews, maintain accurate and complete documentation of these reviews, and close out the review on behalf of the IACUC. Utilize this process as a risk assessment to recommend protocols for enhanced post-approval monitoring (PAM). -
Provide subject matter expertise to researchers in protocol development/submissions/amendments, regulatory documentation, regulatory expectations and best practices, and reporting requirements. -
Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of an internal quality management program to facilitate Institutional compliance with research requirements, identify areas of risk, and implement corrective action plans. -
Assist in the development and implementation of post approval monitoring (PAM) educational programs. -
Research and remain abreast of federal, state, and local laws as well as University policy to identify changes regarding statutes and rulings that might affect research projects and compliance. Work in tandem with the UMB ACUP Leadership to notify researchers of changes and devise strategies to successfully implement required updates. -
Participate in IACUC semi-annual inspections and generate report of findings and corrective actions required for resolution. -
Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's in related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in animal care administration, research, or other animal welfare protection related experience.
Certification/Licensure: Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
The Hiring Range for this position is in the mid $80,000s to low $90,000s, commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu . If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1471F Employee Class : Exempt Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Financial Disclosure: No Organization: Research Compliance Job Posting: May 2, 2022 Unposting Date: Jun 2, 2022, 3:59:00 AM | |
