IACUC Coordinator

IACUC Coordinator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of experience working in research preferably with animals or in a research compliance area.
• Ability to plan and carry out responsibilities independently.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to solve unusual and/or difficult problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with university administrators, faculty, post docs and students in a collegial manner.
• Demonstrated ability to present written information, ideas, and concepts in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Experience using computer applications.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates IACUC committee activities including scheduling monthly meetings, creating agendas, and managing member attendance.
• Records and produces official minutes of all meetings.
• Performs editorial review of minutes to ensure proper documentation of IACUC actions.
• Assists with post-committee meeting correspondence.
• Assists with preparation for AAALAC accreditation.
• Coordinates and plans IACUC semi-annual inspections.
• Prepares detailed written memos of review findings including suggestions for correction.
• Provides continuing education and inspection materials for IACUC members and research staff.
• Monitors completion of corrective actions.
• Provides reports to the IACUC.
• Coordinates ad hoc inspections when necessary.
• Coordinates and plans IACUC program reviews including but not limited semi-annual review and periodic review of guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Oversees the maintenance of IACUC policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provides support to Associate Director to complete any corrective actions.
• Coordinates investigations for concerns, non-compliance and adverse events.
• Prepares correspondence between the IACUC and investigators.
• Drafts reporting letters to oversight bodies.
• Ensures all required correspondence is sent in a timely manner.
• Provides guidance and support related to IACUC functions to the animal research community.
• Serves as a liaison between departments, investigators, and research staff.
• Provides timely and accurate IACUC correspondence and written reports.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations related to laboratory animal care and use.
• Cross-trains with other IACUC roles to serve as a back-up.
• In assigned area of responsibility, reviews operating procedures for efficiency and effectiveness, makes minor changes or recommends major changes or improvements.
• Engages in planning and decisions related to new or changed procedures.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting animal research or in research compliance related to animal research.
• Experience with meeting coordination.
• Demonstrated experience writing guidelines, standard operating procedures, and training materials.