Description
Maintains the administrative operation of IACUC and IBC for efficient committeeoperation. Processes committee

protocol applications and other submissions. Performsinitial review and analysis of protocols; provides feedback to

investigators; providestechnical expertise to Faculty, Researchers and IACUC members, IBC members andother

committees as needed; and reviews and assesses research proposals involving theuse of animals, biohazards and

biological material operations. Communicates withinvestigators, Senior Biosafety Officer, Associate Director IACUC

and committee chairson submissions and requirements. Oversees scheduling committee meetings, securingmeeting

rooms, obtaining equipment, refreshments, and other support required.Working with the Senior Biosafety Officer ,

Associate Director IACUC and CommitteeChairs, prepares meeting agendas, minutes, notices and other documents for

committeereview. Notifies investigators of pertinent items. Tracks Committee approvals,expirations and all regulatory

and procedural requirements for compliance.

 

Assists with ensuring compliance for IACUC and IBC with regulatory requirements,policies and accreditation

standards. Responsible for maintenance of IACUC and IBCpolicies and procedures to meet accreditation standards,

and meet and exceed regulatoryrequirements. Develops, refines, implements, updates (following appropriate

approvals),and maintains policies and procedures that comply with all federal, state and localregulations and

accreditation standards. Updates policies, procedures and guidelines inresponse to changes in regulations (following

appropriate approvals). Maintainsworking knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and University Policies

andProcedures as they relate to the management of the IACUC and IBC. Advisesresearchers on policies, procedures

and regulations.

 

Works with the Senior Biosafety Officer and Associate Director IACUC to establishmetrics and prepare technical

reports on IACUC and IBC related to committee activitiesand program outcome measurement. This includes the

organization, entry and analysisof information and data obtained from research proposals; laboratory and

researchfacilities assessments; and benchmarking performance standards to improve customersatisfaction using

periodic faculty and staff surveys.

 

Assists the Associate Director IACUC with scheduling Post Approval Monitoring (PAM)of IACUC approved Animal

Research Protocols and analysis of information and dataobtained in accordance with USDA and OLAW

regulations.Assists Senior Biosafety Officer and Associate Director IACUC with research inquiries,investigations of

noncompliance, audits and corrective action measures.Assist the Senior Biosafety Officer and Associate Director

IACUC in coordinatingregulatory inspections by USDA, OLAW, CDC, DOT and other agencies.Evaluates and reports on

laboratory and research facilities emergencies involvinganimals and biohazards.

 

Oversees operation of the electronic protocol submission system for the IACUC and IBC.Trains committee members

and investigators on use of the system. Troubleshoots issueswith the electronic system through URSA IS&T support

personnel.

 

Develops and coordinates a comprehensive curriculum for training in regulatory, safetyand other IACUC and IBC

related areas including the electronic protocol managementsystem. Provides instruction, secures appropriate

instructors or alternative educationmodalities. Oversees recordkeeping of committee members, researchers and

stafftraining.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit
Open until filled

College/Business Unit: Research & Sponsored Programs
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 04/27/22, 4:21:45 PM