IACUC Analyst

Job Summary

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.

IACUC Office

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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

• This job description does not cover all aspects of the position

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Prepares or participates in special projects as assigned by the Director

• 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.

• 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…