Manager, Research Compliance

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Who We Are

The Division of Research is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world.

A Glimpse of the Job

As Manager of Research Compliance, you'll play a key role in supporting the responsible and ethical use of animals in research, teaching, and testing activities. Working closely with the Director, you'll provide leadership and subject matter expertise to ensure departmental operations align with federal and state regulations. You'll oversee reports of animal concerns, adverse events, and noncompliance issues while managing inspection, audit, and oversight processes that promote a culture of accountability and excellence. In this role, you'll partner with researchers and stakeholders across the institution, offering guidance on regulatory requirements and best practices. You'll also develop and deliver training that helps the research community navigate complex compliance expectations with confidence. If you enjoy combining leadership, problem-solving, and regulatory expertise to support impactful research, this is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $124,204.44/annually.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience serving as an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) or other research compliance professional, animal facility manager in an academic setting, veterinarian or veterinary technician in a research or clinical setting, including at least one year of experience involving the application of Federal regulatory requirements for use of animals in research, teaching, and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator.
• Extensive experience with the application of Federal regulatory requirements for use of animals in research, teaching and testing in an academic setting.
• Prior experience with AAALAC International and the triennial reaccreditation process is strongly preferred.
• Supervisory or project management experience. Detail oriented with ability to deliver quality professional products in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• High ethical standards and a commitment to excellence.
• Customer-service focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills and confident public speaker.
• Ability to develop and implement short and long-term goals consistent with unit objectives.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Opportunities to Contribute

Management of Post-Approval Compliance

• Provides leadership and management, under direction, of the post-approval unit including assigned staff to ensure efficient and compliant processes; including administrative support for IACUC semi-annual inspections and oversight of animal facilities and use locations, IACUC review and investigation of animal concerns, unanticipated adverse events and regulatory noncompliance, and performance of post-approval audits of animal use protocols on behalf of the IACUC.
• Ensures research is conducted in accordance with appropriate government regulations and guidance, funding agency specific guidelines, institutional policies, and accreditation standards.
• Develops, manages, and regularly reviews business practices, including data collection, retention and management tools, procedures, guidance, forms and other documents used for compliance processes related to areas of assignment.
• Ensures implementation of new practices in accordance with Federal requirements and institutional best practices.
• Interprets Federal regulations and institutional policies regarding research studies and other areas of compliance.
• Manages review of relevant protocol related submissions for completion and adherence to institutional polices and Federal regulations.

Subject Matter Expert

• Oversees IACUC investigative subcommittees including assigned staff.
• Attends meetings and serves as a subject matter expert on Federal regulations and institutional policy during deliberations.
• Reviews outcome of IACUC inspections and investigations to identify potential AWO outreach, training and post-approval monitoring opportunities and oversees implementation of activities.
• Provides training and guidance to investigators and IACUC members.
• Conducts on-site and virtual visits to laboratories and animal housing locations with IACUC members or independently as a subject matter expert to ensure consistency with IACUC-approved animal activities and applicable regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Serves as a liaison to outside agencies and University units to ensure programs are in place to meet Federal, institutional, and accreditation requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of correspondence and reports to the IACUC, Institutional Official, and research community.
• Develops reports, analyses, and surveys as requested by Director.

Why Texas A&M University?  

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.