Job Title: Research Compliance Specialist
PVN ID: HC-2302-005430
Category: Research
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

The Hunter College Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) implements institutional policy as well as Federal, State and local laws pertaining to the to ensure compliance and to educate investigators, administrators and others engaged in research with human subjects. The Research Compliance Specialist reports to the Director of Compliance, Office of Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) and works closely with the Director and the Acting Associate Provost for Research & Special Advisor for Science to assure the protection of the rights and welfare of all research subjects at Hunter College.

The Research Compliance Specialist helps the Director to ensure quality assurance and compliance with CUNY HRPP Policies & Procedures. Research Compliance Specialist will the review of researcher protocols and play an active role in the HRPP’s education and outreach efforts and staff development activities.

Other Duties

The duties and responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to:

  • Responds to inquiries regarding research studies involving human subjects.
  • Gives clear and concise regulatory and ethical information and guidance to researcher on their protocols.
  • Pre-reviews amendment, continuing reviews and final reports of HRPP protocols to ensure compliance with Federal regulations, and CUNY specific policies and procedures.
  • Maintain communications and provide support to investigators throughout the review process.
  • Send protocols to be reviewed via expedited/full board reviews to appropriate IRB members; prepares and sends approval materials.
  • Maintains and updates the content on the HRPP website.
  • Provides administrative support for office functions and completes special projects and assignments as specified by the Director.
  • Participates in continuing education and professional development activities.
  • Attend HRPP meetings (on and off-campus).
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by or in the absence of the Director.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities

  • Knowledge of principles of ethical conduct of research with human subjects.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal regulations (OHRP, NIH, FDA, USDA, and other government agencies) related to human research subjects protection.
  • Advanced skills with MS word and intermediate skills in database programs, including PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
  • At least four years of professional experience working in a research environment such as an Institutional Review Board (IRB), grants or technology transfer setting performing administrative and technical duties.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
  • Ability to follow through on assignments with minimal direction, independently prioritize work, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a broad range of researchers and other diverse individuals

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
HRPP Office
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $89,926.00
Closing Date
Apr 17, 2023 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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