IACUC Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Boston, MA, United States
The IACUC Regulatory Compliance Specialist has the overall responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance within the areas of the animal care and use program that fall under the responsibility of the IACUC office.Leads the investigation, review and reporting of potential compliance concerns and adverse events.Manages the post-approval monitoring program to promote and assess compliance with approved IACUC protocols and institutional policies and standards. Oversees and coordinates the IACUC semiannual program review and facility inspection.Completes and submits all required Federal and State reports and acts as a liaison for all regulatory inspections.Develops and maintains IACUC protocol review processes and procedures that are consistent with applicable state and federal regulations and institutional policies.Serves as program manager for the AAALACi site visit and ensures the program meets the accreditation standards for IACUCs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Investigate, review and report compliance concerns and reported events
Oversee all activities related to the PAM program
Complete and submit all required Federal and State reports and acts as a liaison for all regulatory inspections, including all reports to USDA APHIS, NIH OLAW, AAALACi, MDPH and the City of Cambridge.
Assist investigators in understanding IACUC expectations for research using laboratory animals;
Participate in the interpretation of animal welfare regulations to define IACUC policies, practices and procedures.
Ensures all Federal and State reporting requirements are met, developing systems and procedures, and collecting the data necessary to ensure reports are accurate and timely.
Monitor laboratory animal research activities to determine adherence to and compliance with institutional policies and applicable state and federal regulations
Develop forms and tools to enhance documentation of research activities and animal health monitoring to assure compliance with applicable USDA and PHS regulations, policies and guidelines
Identification and implementation of methods or tools for training and education of researchers and IACUC members
Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications & Experience
Extensive knowledge of animal welfare regulations and IACUC best practices
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills.Ability to manage to timelines and targets in administrative improvements. Capable of working independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills.This position involves interacting with employees, customers, consultants and vendors at all levels of the organization and with very diverse backgrounds.
Has a customer-focused attitude and enjoys working with similarly dedicated persons in a team fashion within a high-energy research environment.
CPIA preferred.
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