Reserach Compliance Specialist I (COI Specialist I)

Department:

Location:

Non-Campus Other

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107929

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville is seeking to hire a Research Compliance Specialist I. This position reports to the Supervisor, Research Compliance. The position’s primary role is to support the review and management of conflicts of interest (COI) in research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer questions related to COI policies and procedures by phone, email or walk-in based upon client contact.

• Determine role and disclosure status of external collaborators and consultants on sponsored program proposals and grant awards.

• Assist Director in responding to reports of non-compliance and open records requests.

• Maintain a working knowledge of FDA, USDA, HHS, OHRP and ORI policies and regulations, state law and university policies and guidelines pertaining to human subject research, animal research, conflict of interest and research integrity; state regulations, rules, policies and guidelines involving administration of sponsored programs, protection of personally identifiable research information.

• Obtain continuing professional education to maintain compliance certifications and licenses to expand professional competencies

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of demonstrated research experience.

• Previous experience in conflict of interest management is a plus.  Preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience with the academic environment, especially as related to research.  Preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience dealing with confidential issues and experience in communicating confidential matters.

Competencies

Preference will be given to candidates with strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated writing and communication skills, excellent analytical skills, excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate to establish comprehensive strategies with appropriate objectives, metrics, and execution schedules.  The ideal candidate will be able to make decisions, problem solve and handle confidential information with discretion.

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This position is located at the JD Nichols Campus for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in downtown Louisville. This is primarily an in-office position with the possibility for hybrid arrangments after the initial 6-month training period.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.