Regulatory Compliance Administrator

Department BSD OCR - Regulatory Compliance About the Department The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is dedicated to supporting the infrastructure for the management and administration of clinical research at The University of Chicago as well as individual research programs with the goal of improving communication, consistency, and collaboration across the Biological Sciences Division and UChicago Medicine. The mission of the OCR is to catalyze clinical research by providing expertise, resources, infrastructure, and systems that facilitate clinical research operations and enable collaboration across the enterprise while promoting compliance and human subject protection on behalf of our diverse community of patients and volunteers. Job Summary The Regulatory Compliance Administrator (RCA) is a member of the Institutional Review Board Staff. The RCA team provides administrative support to the three Institutional Review Boards in the Division of Biological Sciences and The University of Chicago Medical Center. The RCA reviews human subject research protocols to ensure compliance withinternational, federal, state, and local rules and regulations and ethical principles regarding use of human subjects in research and the use of radioisotopes and radioactive drugs in humans. The RCA handles all aspects of committee management, function and development including the responsibility for the review of approximately 2,500 new and continuing projects each year, and will work on other special projects as assigned. Responsibilities The RCA will advise investigators regarding the preparation of protocols, the interpretation of federal and other regulations, and the implementation of institutional or IRB policies. The RCA will review each submitted protocol to identify and resolve problems prior to IRB review and ensure the integrity of information, including making the initial determination as to the scope of the protocol and therefore its review requirements. The RCA will prepare comments for investigators concerning submissions and respond to researcher inquiries regarding IRB or RADRAC policies/procedures, requests for reports, or renewal information. The RCA will compose summaries (federally‐mandated minutes) of the IRB Committees' technical deliberations for dissemination to research teams which highlight Committee concerns, decisions and need for follow‐up activity. The RCA will participate in the planning and execution of training programs, in the preparation of training and informational materials, including the IRB Website, and development of communications with faculty and administrators. Coordinates department or clinic compliance with a moderate level of guidance. Plans and executes internal and external audits and activities to support regulatory agency inspections. Prepares, completes and submits all compliance documentation on a routine basis. Coordinates compliance committee meetings. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. --- Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. --- Certifications: --- Preferred Competencies Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required, including problem‐solving and decision‐making. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and project management skills. Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Analytical skills. Ability to manage stressful situations. Working Conditions Office setting. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Legal & Regulatory Affairs Role Impact Individual Contributor FLSA Status Exempt Pay Frequency Monthly Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefits Eligible Yes Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. 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