Career Center

• Human Subjects Research – 50% 
• Research Misconduct – 40%
• Responsible Conduct of Research - 10%

Responsibilities

The Research Integrity Specialist is responsible for quality assurance and administrative support for various compliance programs and/or processes assigned to the Office of Research Protections and Integrity. This includes the Research Integrity Program (Research Misconduct and Responsible Conduct of Research) and the Human Subjects Research Protection Program.

• Administer multi-faceted research compliance programs according to institutional policies – local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and maintaining policies, procedures, tools, and resources based on changing regulatory environment.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to researchers on regulatory and sponsor requirements related to research compliance.
• Use routine interactions with stakeholders to assess their needs and provide resolutions as appropriate to the situation.
• Ability to access unique and complex situations and recommend the most appropriate action.
• Verify program gaps and recommend to the ORPI leadership changes in program processes and procedures.
• Assist ORPI leadership in completing investigations and associated reports per applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Compile information and prepare reports, records, and communication of a confidential nature to document regulatory compliance.
• Maintain paper and electronic databases and records of all applicable programs.
• Provide recommendations and assist with developing, implementing, and delivering education and training programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies.
• Develop and implement strategies for outreach (e.g., flyers, videos, website resources).
• Manage and implement Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) Programs
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex problems, including but limited to noncompliance and adverse events issues.

• Supervise temporary staff or graduate assistants as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including providing backup support within the unit and across the research integrity and/or compliance programs.

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https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/52779

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 1-2 years experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university degree
• Work both independently and under supervision.
• Independently coordinate, manage, and complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Handle multiple tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Strong computer and software skills, including MS Office Suite and Google Suite knowledge.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, organization, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Prior administrative assistant, compliance, regulatory, research, or laboratory experience is a plus.

About UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.

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