Research Compliance Coord-Sr

Under limited supervision, responsible for developing and presenting educational materials to compliance officials, staff, regulatory committee members, and the research community to increase awareness of, and compliance with human subject, laboratory animal, or biologically infectious agent regulations. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

• Ensures the institution's compliance with policies regarding the use of human subjects, laboratory animals or biologically infectious agents in research.
• Develops and implements compliance program components including protocol and consent form review, record keeping, monthly and annual reporting, program evaluation and other compliance issues that meet the regulations and the institution's policies and procedures.
• Provides education, advice and assistance to compliance officials, regulatory committee members, investigators, research staff, and office staff to increase awareness of, and compliance with human subject regulations; integrates lessons learned into educational materials.
• Evaluates processes and policies, and recommends changes; impacts budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change.
• Secures the cooperation of and coordinates with applicable institutional offices, affiliated institutions, or regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Assists in preparation of information and reports for grant submissions and or budget analysis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Requires significant research regulatory knowledge.
• Research-related work experience within a large multiple affiliate organization.
• Working knowledge of complex Federal, State and Local research and HIPAA related regulations.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems and work independently.
• Able to multitask and set priorities in a highly demanding environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.
• Working knowledge of IRB regulations and obtaining informed consent.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related experience is required.

Licenses &

Certifications:

• CIP, CPIA, CCRC/CCRA, or CCRP) is preferred.

• Three (3) years of related experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

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