Research Integrity Specialist

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• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division Research

Department

Department Div of Research (Adm)

Work Location

Salary Range

Salary Range $54,249 - $75,000

Primary Purpose of Department

The Office of Research Protections and Integrity ( ORPI ) is part of the Division of Research. The office provides oversight, education, and support for integrity and compliance issues related to research at UNC Charlotte. The office ensures compliance with federal, state, and local applicable policies and laws on human subjects research, animal subjects research, biosafety, conflict of interest and commitment, research security, research misconduct, responsible conduct of research, and export control.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Research Integrity Specialist provides program support to the Office of Research Protections and Integrity ( ORPI ) by performing various administrative, technical, and analytical duties and the day-to-day management of research compliance programs at UNC Charlotte. This position reports to the Director of Research Compliance and Safety and works closely with the Research Integrity Officer, assisting with research misconduct allegations and managing proceedings.

In addition, the Research Integrity Specialist is responsible for tracking and ensuring compliance with sponsors’ requirements regarding Responsible Conduct of Research ( RCR ) training. The Research Integrity Specialist will provide investigative support for the Human Subjects Research Protections Program ( HSRPP ) by conducting post-approval monitoring of IRB protocols and Interinstitutional Agreements.

• Human Subjects Research – 60%:
  Program administration, daily operations, data management, and maintenance.
• Research Misconduct – 30%:
  Program administration, daily operations, data management, and maintenance.
• Responsible Conduct of Research – 10%: Program administration, daily operations, data management, and maintenance.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

The Research Integrity Specialist is responsible for quality assurance and administrative support for various compliance programs and/or processes assigned to the Office of Research Protections and Integrity ( ORPI ). This includes the Research Integrity Program (Research Misconduct and Responsible Conduct of Research) and the Human Subjects Research Protection Program
. Job Summary

• Program administration, daily operations, data management, and maintenance. Assist the Research Integrity Officer ( RIO ) with preliminary assessment, case management, and maintain coverage as needed. Manage inquiry panel and investigation committee meetings. Reports to federal agencies and sponsors to ensure compliance when necessary.

• Program administration, daily operations, data management, and maintenance. Reports to federal agencies and sponsors as needed, ensuring compliance. Tracks all required training and conducts an audit of the data provided. Develops outreach strategies and materials to ensure compliance with sponsors.

• Manages daily operational, administrative, and data maintenance tasks for the program, while serving as the primary backup to the IRB Manager during their absence.
• Analyzes complex requirements for incoming…