Sr. Training and Compliance Specialist; Vice Provost Research

Sr. Training and Compliance Specialist (Vice Provost Research)

Position Title:

Sr. Training and Compliance Specialist (Vice Provost Research)

Location:

School of Medicine Campus, Johns Hopkins University

Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (commensurate with experience)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

• Oversee and coordinate the semi-annual inspections of all Johns Hopkins University facilities where animals are housed or used in research, teaching, or testing.
• Manage the documentation and tracking of inspection outcomes, including deficiency notices, follow‑up actions, and reports of noncompliance.
• Conduct monthly compliance rounds of animal facilities, satellite housing locations, and laboratories to monitor adherence to standards.
• Partner with the Training & Compliance Manager to conduct targeted compliance inspections during the winter and summer months.
• Investigate, assess, and report animal‑related noncompliance concerns under the direction of the Training & Compliance Manager.
• Lead the coordination and review of animal use protocols and maintain accurate records of submissions.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Research Animal Resources (RAR) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to ensure aligned compliance practices.
• Assist in the coordination of daily operations for the Training & Compliance Specialist, under the guidance of the Training & Compliance Manager.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable federal and state regulations and institutional policies governing the use of animals in research.
• Conduct literature reviews to support regulatory compliance and training efforts.
• Develop educational materials, deliver classroom instruction, and provide hands‑on training to laboratory and animal care personnel.
• Coordinate and conduct post‑approval monitoring (PAM) visits to labs and satellite facilities, including interviews with staff and reviews of logs, records, and equipment.
• Evaluate the competency of animal care and research personnel in awake animal use procedures through direct observation.
• Collaborate with the Training & Compliance Manager to design and disseminate communication and training materials.
• Review approved protocols to extract relevant information for alignment with AAALAC International's Program Description.
• Serve as a non‑voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and present reports and updates on noncompliance issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Animal Research Protocol Management – Intermediate
• Animal Welfare Compliance – Intermediate
• Compliance Auditing – Intermediate
• Documentation – Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills – Intermediate
• Literature Review – Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications – Intermediate
• Record Keeping – Intermediate
• Training and Development – Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Animal Sciences, or a related field.
• Three years of related experience in laboratory animal research, laboratory animal care, or a training and compliance position.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified

Title:

Sr. Training & Compliance Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD

Job function:
Human Resources

Industries:
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