position available Ann McGuigan 19 Apr 2001 14:24 EST
Position Announcement Assistant Director for Research Compliance George Mason University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Director for Research Compliance. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the administration of the Human Subjects Review Board and the Animal Subjects Review Board and will work with the Office of Environmental Safety to ensure compliance with regulations governing the use of Recombinant DNA and radioactive and other hazardous materials in research and instructional activities. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree required, Masters or advanced degree preferred; equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. Experience: Experience with direct and obvious relevance to regulatory compliance and research with human subjects. Experience in developing training materials and conducting training. Skills: Knowledge of relevant federal, state, or local regulations. Ability to interpret research protocol information in relation to federal guidelines and internal policies, exercise sound judgment and make recommendations and/or decisions regarding research policies for discussion with the Compliance Committees and/or Committee Chairs. Have an understanding of academic research institutions. Applicant should have demonstrated skill with handling details and the ability to work independently while being able to prioritize and accomplish responsibilities of the position in a timely manner. Applicant should be proficient in MSOffice, experienced in MSAccess and MSExcel, have strong written and verbal skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Proposed Start date for this position is June 15, 2001. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please apply by May 4, 2001. Please submit an application letter, current resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Karen Cohn, Office of Sponsored Programs, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MS 4C6, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444. (703) 993-2295 You may also submit electronically to xxxxxx@gmu.edu. Please contact Ms. Cohn for the position description. -- Ann T. McGuigan, Ph.D. Director, Office of Sponsored Programs George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 4C6 Fairfax, Virginia 22033-4444 Ph: 703 993-2298 fax: 703 993-2296 xxxxxx@gmu.edu ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================