Coordinate the development and maintenance of electronic forms
and administration software data base management systems (ie.
TOPAZ, MEDICAT, QUALTRICS etc.) for the human subjects, animal care
and use, institutional biosafety, and radiation safety research
compliance programs.
Coordinate, administer and maintain Occupational Health and
Safety Program via MEDICAT for research faculty, staff and students
who use animals and radiation in research.
Coordinate and convene research compliance committee meetings.
Compose review and distribute confidential and complex
correspondence, reports, forms, and documents that are sent to
internal and external contacts. Responds independently within scope
of responsibility. Assist with oversight, attendance and
coordination of committee meetings and communicate outcomes to
investigators, relevant institutional officials, and federal
agencies. This includes, but is not limited to preparing meeting
agendas, tracking attendance/quorum during meetings, and
drafting/finalizing detailed meeting minutes.
Serves as a liaison and provide administrative support with
research faculty, committees, and external contacts in providing
information and determining appropriate course of action for
routine and moderately complex matters within the department.
Managing research protocol submission, review, and approval on the
TOPAZ software database. Performs an administrative pre-review of
Institutional Biosafety Committee, Committee for the Protection of
Human Subjects and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
protocols for completeness, consistency, and compliance. Resolves
administrative discrepancies and deficiencies prior to committee
review.
Assist senior level management with the acquiring and
sustaining Association for Assessment and Accreditation of
Laboratory Animal Care ( AAALAC ) and Association for the
Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs ( AAHRPP )
Managing post-approval activities such as animal care facility
inspections, semiannual program reviews, continuing reviews,
protocol amendment and communicating noncompliance reports to
relevant stakeholders.
Compiles statistics and gathers and computes various data and
verifies accuracy of information. Prepares graphs and charts for
management use or presentations about compliance activities.
Assist with development and roll out of inhouse compliance
training programs, workshops, seminars, guidance documents and
other outreach and educational tools and training related research
compliance programs for all researchers.
Assists with administering and managing the Time and Effort
Certification review processes. Must be knowledgeable of federal
regulatory agency guidelines and policies for time and effort
certification.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
$74,879.81-$95,471.75
Education
Required:
STEM Graduate Degree
Required Licensing/Certification
None Required.
Preferred:
Research Compliance Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Policies, procedures, and practices.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill In:
- Problem-solving and decision making.
- Strong multitasking and time management.
- Analyzing documents.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- Prepare detailed reports.
- Work independently.
- Communicate effectively.
- Adjust quickly to shifting and changing priorities and tight
deadlines.
- Handle multiple takes concurrently.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Function in a discreet, diplomatic, and confidential
manner.
- Work both independently and as part of a team, including
working well with persons from diverse backgrounds, perspectives,
and working styles.
- Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical
infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer
networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,
hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.
Work Experience
Required:
5 years of research compliance administration.
Preferred:
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and interpersonal
skills.
- Proficiency in office productivity and project management
tools.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Limited standing and/or walking.
- Handling light weight objects.
- Using or carrying equipment.
- Stooping, bend, or lift.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work
environment that is free from discrimination for all persons
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected
veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or
employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly
observed in all University employment-related activities such as
advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment
training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment
benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and
discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,
individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected
veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with
the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,
including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Close Date
09/15/2026
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a STEM Graduate Degree?
- * Do you have 5 years of research compliance administration?
- * Do you have a Research Compliance Certification?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Official Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
