The Office of Research Integrity and Assurance (ORIA) at Cornell University seeks an experienced research professional to join our Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) team. Well-qualified candidates will have a background in life sciences, hands-on research experience involving live vertebrate animals, and strong organizational and communication skills. Ideal candidates will enjoy serving as a trusted advisor, helping researchers accomplish their objectives responsibly and in compliance with animal welfare standards. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong science background looking to explore new career paths, even if they never considered a career in compliance and ethics before.
The Opportunity
As an IACUC Compliance Specialist, you will provide support to the Committee and the Cornell research community through expert guidance relating to research protocols to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and other regulatory requirements. You will perform independent assessments of IACUC protocols and amendments and assist committee members in the review and approval process. You also will serve as a subject matter expert for faculty and other researchers, assisting in interpretation of IACUC requirements and preparation of animal use protocols.
With access to sensitive information, you will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and consistently meet strict deadlines.
Other responsibilities will include:
Developing and presenting IACUC training sessions and other resources and tools for faculty, students, committee members, and staff
Managing IACUC meetings, including facilitation of agenda and material preparation, preparing meeting minutes, and following up on action items
Coordinating with the Office for Sponsored Programs on protocols that have associated external funding and performing comparisons of grant applications and approved protocols
Troubleshooting and resolving issues within the protocol management system, and contributing to the testing, training and implementation of new research administration software
Participating in development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure continued compliance
Benchmarking best practices and providing recommendations for new policies or programs
Assisting with the development and review of internal and external reports related to the IACUC
Engaging with the Cornell Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE), Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), and animal facility staff to answer questions related to animal care and use issues and policies
Contributing to gap analyses relating to compliance
As part of the Cornell community, you will help foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in a life science (for example, biology, biomedical engineering, animal science, or veterinary technology), and 3-5 years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Knowledge of research involving live vertebrate animals and experience working directly with faculty or researchers conducting, managing or reviewing research proposals
Demonstrated customer service orientation
Demonstrated proficiency with computers…