Research Compliance Coordinator

The Office of Research Compliance and Technology Transfer plays a critical role in supporting and strengthening a culture of compliance and innovation in research at NCCU. The Office is responsible for assuring the regulatory compliance of NCCU's research enterprise. Covered areas include: RCR, export controls, animal care and use, human subjects protections, FCOI, intellectual property/technology transfer, research misconduct, radiation & chemical safety (in collaboration with OHS) and aspects of grants management (in collaboration with OSRP).

Primary Purpose of Position

The Research Compliance Coordinator (RCC) will report directly to the Director, Office of Research Compliance and Technology Transfer. The RCC will serve as the primary liaison between the University's Institutional Review Board (IRB) and principal investigators (faculty, staff and students) engaging in human subjects research. The RCC will assist faculty, staff, and students in understanding and fulfilling federal requirements for research with human subjects. The RCC will also provide administrative back-office support to the University's Institutional Animal Care and Use and Committee (IACUC).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal skills, as well as strong problem solving, time management (ability to keep multiple tasks on schedule) and decision making skills.

• Ability to interpret and apply federal laws and regulations regarding the protection of animals and human subjects.

• Ability to counsel and advise on matters of general research compliance and ethical practices regarding animals and human subjects in research.

• High level of experience and comfort working with senior leadership, staff, team members, students and external organizations.

• Proficient in relevant computer programs

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to effectively prioritize tasks and duties.

• Possess discretion and mature judgment in dealing with confidential information

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Two (2) years of experience in research compliance, legal field or similar

• Extensive knowledge of research compliance regulations governing human subjects research, vertebrate animals in research and teaching

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.