Job posting: Sr. IACUC Administrator, Cornell University, Office of Research, Integrity and Assurance (ORIA) Pamela T. Plotkin 18 Aug 2009 09:25 EST
*Sr. IACUC Administrator, **Cornell** University,**Office of Research, Integrity and Assurance (ORIA)* The Senior IACUC administrator upholds the Institutional PHS Assurance, the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), USDA Registration and all federal, state and university policies and procedure. This individual is the institutional expert on regulatory requirements regarding animal use and care and is expected to provide advice and guidance regarding regulatory and policy requirements in conducting the animal care and use program at Cornell. The individual manages all aspects of the IACUC meetings, including quorum management, distribution of documents, preparation of minutes and follow up items from meetings. S/he works on the development of institutional policies and procedures as well as assisting in the development of the Federal Wide Assurance that is filed with the federal government. . S/he interfaces with the Cornell Center for Animal Research and Education, Environmental Health and Safety and Gannett Health Services, researchers and animal facility staff to answer questions related to animal care and use issues, policies and procedures and provide assistance in their use of e-Sirius, the online protocol management system at Cornell University. S/he reviews annual continuation requests for accuracy and completeness, processes administrative approvals for protocols when appropriate, and assists the IACUC in decision making. S/he coordinates the unexpected/incident reporting process for the IACUC, the Semi- annual inspections and will be responsible for writing IACUC internal and external reports. S/He assists in the development and delivery of training programs for faculty, students and staff, and IACUC reports and documentation. S/he interfaces with the Office for Sponsored programs where IACUC protocols have associated external funding. S/he is responsible for ensuring that there is coordination with the IBC administrator where animal care and use protocols have bio-safety components and with the IRB administrator where human participants are involved, and assists in coordination efforts between the relevant committees. S/he serves as the subject matter expert for Kuali Coeus implementation and development at Cornell University. *Requirements* Bachelor’s degree in animal science with 3-5 years IACUC or related experience or equivalent combination. Demonstrated knowledge of federal and states laws and regulations governing the use of animals in research. Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) or eligible within 1 year of taking position. Strong computer proficiency; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to work in a decentralized environment with the ability to meet strict deadlines, maintain very high level of confidentiality and quality attention to detail. The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment in all communications and interactions, and to make decisions on projects without additional oversight. To apply go to http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/index.html and search on job #10802. /Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach. / /Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer./ ====================================================================== 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") ======================================================================