IACUC Manager, Office of Research Support and Compliance at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

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Job Posting Title: IACUC Manager, Office of Research Support and Compliance ---- Hiring Department: Office of Research Support and Compliance ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity education. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Hybrid telework Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose Works closely with the director of the IACUC to oversee daily functions of the IACUC office. Provides expert support to the committee and research community. Responsibilities Provides management for IACUC office staff: Manages a team of IACUC Analysts and oversees the activities that supports functions of the animal care & use program. Manages team workload, monitors team productivity and ensures appropriate turnaround time and sufficient level of review. Evaluates staff performance to include assessing quality, productivity, and efficiency and provides ongoing feedback to staff and IACUC leadership, as appropriate. Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings. Hires, trains, supervises, and oversees assigned IACUC staff in the daily operations of the IACUC office. Facilitates professional development of direct reports. Provides back-up support to team members in time of absence. Develops reports, analyses, and surveys as requested by the director. Provides feedback and suggestions to the director regarding the operations and needs of the team. Identifies and addresses workflow issues as they arise so that quality and efficiency are optimally maintained. Works collaboratively with the director to develop, implement, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of operations including procedures for investigators and SOPs for administrative functions. Provides support to the IACUC committee: Leads IACUC leadership meetings. Oversees subcommittees including assigned staff. Provides IACUC member onboarding and continuing education. Supports committee functions such as attending full-committee review meetings, program reviews, and inspections. Leads investigations for concerns, non-compliance and adverse events. Prepares correspondence between the IACUC and investigators. Drafts reporting letters to oversight bodies. Ensures all required correspondence is sent in a timely manner. Provides training and outreach support to the Research Community: Provides new faculty onboarding. Implements and oversees researcher training including IACUC managed in person sessions, online courses, and ad hoc info sessions. Provides in person review of new lab member trainers. Serves as subject matter expert and provides excellent customer support: Serves as subject matter expert in state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to animal subjects research and provides quality customer service and regulatory support to all constituents. Acts as a role model for other professionals by communicating responsively, respectfully, and positively. Reinforces clear expectations for customer service and consultan