Animal Research Post Approval Monitor Specialist (PAM

Closing Date:

08/31/2026

Research Compliance

No

Regular

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

Research Integrity and Compliance

The Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) program is a collaborative partnership between the animal research compliance office (within Research Integrity and Compliance (RSIC)), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and animal users. The program is designed to help investigators achieve their scientific objectives while promoting the highest standards of animal welfare, facilitating compliance with institutional and federal requirements, and fostering a culture of ethical animal care and continuous compliance.

The PAM works collaboratively with investigators and laboratory personnel to confirm that animal research activities are conducted in accordance with approved IACUC protocols, institutional policies, applicable federal regulations, and the principles of the 3

Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement). Key responsibilities include conducting protocol and laboratory reviews, observing research activities, identifying opportunities for improvement, providing education and guidance, and supporting ongoing compliance through a collaborative, quality-improvement approach.

The Animal Research Post Approval Monitor Specialist is responsible for identifying trends in non-compliance, deficiencies and SFIs (Suggestions For Improvements), and for facilitating the implementation and tracking of corrective and preventative action plans to resolutions. The Animal Research Post Approval Monitor Specialist will maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, guidelines, and best practices governing the care and use of animals in research.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Bachelor’s degree in an animal science, biological science, life science, nursing, or related field
• At least one year of direct experience in an animal research environment, compliance role, or working closely with an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) program

• Master’s degree or higher in a life science field
• Professional degree
• Professional certification such as Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA), Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
• At least four years of professional experience specifically focused on post-approval monitoring…