What are the responsibilities and job description for the IACUC Coordinator position at University of Nebraska Medical Center?
Job Summary
To provide complex and detailed administrative oversight conducted under the jurisdiction of the UNMC Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). This oversight includes determining IACUC review requirements, semiannual inspections, timely continuing review (CR) notifications, monitoring expiration of research, maintaining the IACUC website, development, training and implementation of the online submissions on the Research Support System (RSS), as well as general office duties. The position also initiates administrative actions to ensure all research involving animals complies with multiple applicable regulations including the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC International accreditation standards, the Guide, USDA requirements, and Institutional Guidelines and Policies.
About Us
Link to Additional Information
To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.
University of Nebraska Strategic Plan “Odyssey to Extraordinary” https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan
Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html
University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff
Required Qualifications
To provide complex and detailed administrative oversight conducted under the jurisdiction of the UNMC Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). This oversight includes determining IACUC review requirements, semiannual inspections, timely continuing review (CR) notifications, monitoring expiration of research, maintaining the IACUC website, development, training and implementation of the online submissions on the Research Support System (RSS), as well as general office duties. The position also initiates administrative actions to ensure all research involving animals complies with multiple applicable regulations including the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC International accreditation standards, the Guide, USDA requirements, and Institutional Guidelines and Policies.
About Us
Link to Additional Information
To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.
University of Nebraska Strategic Plan “Odyssey to Extraordinary” https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan
Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html
University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or Scientific field.
- 2 years experience with research involving animals. IACUC administration experience.
- Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft PowerPoint,Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of medical/scientific terminology, as well as working knowledge of academic research involving animals.
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
- Master's degree in Healthcare or Scientific field.
- 4 years IACUC administration experience in an academic institutional setting.
- Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA)
- Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft PowerPoint,Microsoft Word,SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Zoom
- Knowledge of regulations/guidelines related to animal research.
- Physical Exam
- Background Check
- Education Credentials Check
- Trustworthy and Reliable Certification
- Animal Clearance
- Visual/Color Examination
- Immunizations