Research Integrity and Compliance Analyst (AA/S Ex. II)

Research Integrity and Compliance Analyst (AA/S Ex. II)

Classification Title: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II

Job Summary:
The Analyst plays a central role in ensuring the responsible and ethical conduct of certain research across campus, in particular focusing on integrity and compliance in the following areas:

• Research utilizing hazardous materials, or recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules (IBC) administration
• Centers and Institutes (C&I) policy and procedure refinement and administration
• Financial conflict of Interest (FCOI) administration
• Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training administration The Analyst in this position is charged with:
• Serving as a primary point of contact for the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Centers & Institutes (C&I) policy compliance, Financial conflict of interest (FCOI) policy compliance, and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training compliance;
• Serving as the primary administrator for founding the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), handling all protocol administration, review management, coordination with Chairs, minutes, correspondences, and interactions with members and campus researchers;
• Serving as the secondary administrator for the IRB and IACUC as needed and able, including administrative and exempt reviews, protocol administration, review managements, minutes, correspondences, and interactions with committee members and campus researchers;
• Working with the AVP and fellow compliance officer(s) on developing and refining policies and procedures and overall compliance strategies to meet applicable regulations and University policies while minimizing administrative burden on investigators;
• Monitoring and analyzing current and proposed federal and state policies and regulations and recommending changes in campus policies and procedures to ensure compliance and appropriate reporting;
• Developing and implementing and/or sustaining research integrity and compliance related educational and training programs for researchers via webinars, workshops, seminars and other outreach and training media in conjunction with existing and overlapping policy and regulation.
• Maintaining relationships with CSU campuses and other entities to stay informed of system-wide practices and lead, contribute to, or follow system-wide discussions which apply to or affect the campus.
  
  FLSA: Exempt - This position is covered by health benefits, and is exempt, (not eligible for overtime compensation) according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  Classification Salary Range: $4,693 - $8,489 monthly 
  Hiring Range: $4,693 - $5,162 monthly
  Salary Grade/Range: 3
  Step: N/A
  Is this position Hourly or Intermittent? No
  Regular or Temporary: Regular
  Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
  Pay Plan: 12
  Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; other hours as required.
  
  Department Information:
  The Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (ORIED), a unit of Academic Affairs, works to expand the research capacity of Sacramento State’s faculty, staff, and students, and to link a range of academic and infrastructure initiatives that advance our faculty and campus connection to the regional community. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.csus.edu/experience/innovation-creativity/oried/.
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to research compliance or research administration and/or equivalent training and work experience; 2. Experience in research administration, regulatory compliance or Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 3. Foundational knowledge of research administration principles and practices, for example, knowledge of federal and state regulations and policies regarding research involving biosafety, responsible conduct of research (RCR), financial conflict of interest (FCOI), or human and animal subjects; 4. Experience administering review, meetings, inspections, minutes, and education for an IBC, Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Review Board (IRB), or other similar committee; 5. Experience reviewing faculty and student research protocols for IBC, IACUC, or IRB; 6. Ability to work independently to review, interpret, and analyze protocols; make appropriate determinations; and recommend specific protocol revisions needed to achieve approval; 7. Ability to work independently to administer campus policy and procedure surrounding Centers and Institutes (C&I) involving the conduct of annual audits, collection and creation of reports, operational mentoring, and make recommendations for closures when appropriate; 8. Demonstrated ability to analyze situations independently to determine when consultation is necessary and track large numbers of protocols and related documents through the review, revision and approval process for a review committee; 9. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to adapt communications style to varying audiences; excellent organizational skills and the ability to compose clear and detailed correspondence, reports and guidance to researchers as well as reports to Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (ORIED) management; 10. Ability to interpret complex regulations and campus policies and also guide, train and be a resource to staff and others in their interpretation; ability to manage challenging situations with researchers on behalf of ORIED, IBC, IACUC, IRB, or other committees; 11. Ability to organize and plan workload and projects including the handling of multiple priorities while making independent decisions and exercising sound judgment; 12. Proficiency in balancing regulatory compliance requirements against practical needs and limitations; 13. Experience conducting training sessions and workshops; 14. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within/outside the work group and serve as an effective and professional liaison for ORIED with committees and governing federal agencies; 15. Proficiency using standard office software, such as MS Word, Excel, Access and research compliance software. Conditions of Employment - Ability to successfully pass a background check.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  16. Master’s degree; 17. Five years of administrative/program experience in research administration, research compliance and/or research ethics; 18. An in-depth understanding of operational requirements related to the management and implementation of IBC review processes with demonstrated ability to envision and articulate future direction, to develop and enhance systems for committee review, and ability to develop policies and procedures that are comprehensive and practical; 19. Advanced technical competence in a broad range of research administration and research compliance issues; 20. Advanced knowledge of risk management as applied to research with ability to formulate broad range of policy recommendations; 21. Highly experienced in program development and problem-solving techniques; 22. Completed the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online course for human subjects, animal subjects, biosafety, responsible conduct of research, financial conflict of interest, or other research compliance course; 23. Certification in a research compliance field (i.e. Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CIPA), Certified IRB Professional (CIP), etc.)
  
  Physical Demands:
  
  
  Required Licenses/Certifications:
  
  
  Is Background Check Required: Yes
  
  Background Check Disclaimer:
  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
  
  Eligibility Verification:
  Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. 
  
  Hiring Preference:
  Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2, 5, 7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
  
  Conflict of Interest:
  The duties of this position may include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate may be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter."
  
  California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act:
  The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the California State University Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity:
  California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/disability-parental-leave.html#reasonable-accommodations-interactive-process . The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html . Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.
  
  Posting Number: AS0934P
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Open Date: 07/02/2021
  Close Date:
  Open Until Filled: Yes
  Priority Application Deadline: 07/25/2021
  Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment is open until filled. Priority application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
  
  It is anticipated that all employees will work on-site on or before August 2, 2021.
  
  Contact Name: Employment Services
  Contact Phone: 916-278-6326
  Contact Email:
  
  To apply, visit https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/5632
  
  
  
  
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