Clemson University invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Research Compliance.

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) promotes a culture of compliance, research integrity, and high quality research within the University community. This is accomplished through consultation and educational programs for all researchers. The ORC facilitates University research, teaching, and public service programs by providing oversight and coordination of research compliance areas involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, recombinant DNA, hazardous agents and research misconduct.

Responsibilities of the Director of Research Compliance include:

• Managing all aspects of the regulatory activities of the Office of Research Compliance including the supervision and training of staff supporting the federally mandated research compliance committees (e.g. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research, Institutional Biosafety Committee);
• Planning, implementing and managing federally mandated education and training programs for all university faculty, staff and students involved in research activities related to responsible conduct of research, human subject research protection, animal welfare and biosafety;
• Planning and conducting new faculty and graduate student orientation programs relative to all scientific integrity and compliance requirements;
• Planning and conducting education and training programs for all members of research compliance committees;
• Monitoring and interpreting federal research regulations and policies and developing modifications of existing institutional policies to ensure continuing compliance with federal requirements;
• Serving as research compliance liaison to communicate with and inform other university administrators of current and impending federal regulations and policies affecting research and teaching activities involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, recombinant DNA, and hazardous agents'
• Serving as liaison to federal oversight agencies and accreditation bodies in matters related to research compliance and scientific integrity;
• Serving as Research Integrity Officer overseeing and managing inquires and investigations resulting from allegations of research misconduct.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and five (5) years of work experience in research compliance administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with accreditation processes and standards (i.e. AAALAC) is preferred.

Application Procedures and Deadlines:

Apply today at: apply.interfolio.com/70299
Please submit, via Interfolio, a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (email and phone number) of five (5) professional references.

Documents will be submitted electronically in PDF format via Interfolio. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 2, 2019. Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately after, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Please visit www.clemson.edu/ research/compliance to learn more about the Office of Research Compliance and Clemson University.

 

 

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