"IR-4 Research Compliance and Reporting Specialist"

IR-4 Research Compliance and Reporting Specialist

Location: The Ohio State University Wooster Campus

Type of position: Part-time, intermittent.

The IR-4 Research Compliance and Reporting Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful execution, documentation, and regulatory compliance of IR-4 field and laboratory trials conducted at The Ohio State Universitys Wooster research facilities. This position ensures that all study activities, raw data, and final research reports meet the standards required under the IR-4 Project, including EPA Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, IR-4 operational procedures, and internal QA/QC expectations.

The specialist works collaboratively with faculty, research staff, study directors, and IR-4 regional and national coordinators to ensure accurate reporting, timely submission, and continuous adherence to compliance protocols.

Role and responsibilities

The role is responsible for ensuring post-research compliance and accurate documentation of IR-4 field and laboratory trials. Key duties include reviewing and verifying all trial data, preparing comprehensive IR-4 research reports for the 2025 cycle, and ensuring that reports meet IR-4, GLP, and protocol standards. The position serves as a communication link between OSU Wooster research teams, IR-4 coordinators, and study directors to resolve data issues, maintain accuracy, and manage timelines.

The specialist follows IR-4 submission procedures, implements revisions, and maintains clear documentation of all edits. Responsibilities also include conducting QC checks, participating in QA audits, addressing audit findings, and supporting GLP-compliant corrective actions. Collaboration with supervisors, technicians, and research staff is essential, along with assisting in training and contributing to process improvements.

Required qualifications

Required qualifications include a bachelors degree in a relevant scientific field or relevant experience with research data collection or compliance, strong documentation skills, and the ability to follow SOPs.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with IR-4 and GLP standards, experience with QA/QC processes, and strong coordination skills. The role involves both office-based documentation and occasional field/lab verification work, requiring high attention to detail and adherence to regulatory deadlines.

This job profile is a Research Technician 3 (T3 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, units available budget, and the candidates qualifications