IACUC Analyst

IACUC Analyst

With supervision, the IACUC Analyst provides oversight of the daily operational activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); manages the review and approval process of research protocols to ensure compliance with the NU Assurance, state, federal and institutional policies; supports all activities of the IACUC; conducts protocol pre-reviews including grant-protocol congruency; monitors training and occupational health enrollments; and provides training and guidance to Committee members, faculty, staff and students.

The IACUC Analyst must have the ability to function independently in decision-making with protocol review and assisting the research community and colleagues with IACUC-related activities. The position requires multi-tasking in a customer service setting where there may be multiple demands on the individual's time. Successful incumbents must maintain a professional demeanor in order to ensure resolution. The IACUC Analyst will support the OR mission and values of understanding empathy, modeling accountability, ensuring fairness, embracing community, and valuing creativity.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Conducts thorough pre-review and congruency review of protocol submissions. Processes all new protocol submissions, addenda, annuals, and supporting documents submitted through e-Protocol to ensure completeness and compliance with all applicable regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and advice to investigators and recommends changes needed regarding procedural requirements. Evaluates IACUC member protocol review workload, area of research expertise, and makes protocol review assignment recommendations to Chairs.
  
  Makes recommendations on improving communication and the protocol review processes of the IACUC office Creates technical letters for the research community in regards to the approval and pending status of submissions. Triages and processes all incoming correspondence from the IACUC, reviewers, CCM, and the research community and determines the appropriate action or response. Participates in the semi-annual program review process and inspections of the NU animal care and use program.
• Administration: Advises researchers on documents that may be needed to complete protocol submission based on relevant regulations, policy requirements, etc. Researches facts and provides updates and recommendations on non-compliance items for Chair meetings. Recommends revisions of policies/SOPs incorporating best practices for IACUC Subcommittee meetings. Prepares and presents reports at IACUC or Chair meetings. Prepares IACUC monthly and Chair meeting agenda, minutes, and other meeting materials for Committee review.
  
  Assists in preparation and maintenance of regulatory records Researches and becomes a subject matter expert in individual State and Federal laws and regulations as they apply to animal subjects.
• Training: Participates in IACUC office presentations including Brown Bag, Open House, Committee education, and other presentations. Reviews, monitors, and recommends changes to the training process to ensure that all research staff handling and caring for animals meet the regulatory training requirements.
• Reporting and Analysis: May be asked to provide and/or analyze data for internal and external regulatory reports as needed. May be asked to assist in preparation of regulatory reports.
• Other: Prepares or participates in special projects as assigned by the Director

Minimum Qualifications:

(Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 1 year of IACUC or related animal welfare experience, including demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the use of animals in research. Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) eligible within 4 years of taking the position.

Minimum

Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Demonstrates a high level of oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment as well as maintain and exhibit personal composure and confidence at all times. Demonstrates a high level of organizational skills. Demonstrates ability and efficiency in word processing and database management. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and time management skills.

Demonstrates ability to use good judgment and assess risks. Exemplary interpersonal skills.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $57,000-$70,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data