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A Research Compliance job involves ensuring that research activities comply with institutional, regulatory, and ethical standards. Professionals in this role develop, implement, and monitor policies related to research integrity, human and animal subjects protections, data security, and funding regulations. They work with researchers, regulatory bodies, and legal teams to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to guidelines. This role is critical in maintaining the credibility and legal standing of research conducted within an institution.

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Research Compliance professionals are responsible for reviewing and monitoring research protocols to ensure regulatory and ethical standards are met. Their daily tasks often include conducting compliance audits, maintaining documentation, providing guidance to research teams, and facilitating IRB submissions or renewals. They regularly collaborate with researchers, administrators, and legal teams to troubleshoot compliance issues and deliver training. This role requires staying current with evolving regulations to help organizations mitigate risk and maintain high standards of research integrity.

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Research Compliance Officer

Research Compliance Officer

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Location : JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400331
College/Division: Research and Federal Relations
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Description
The Division of Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Research Compliance Officer position. The Research Compliance Officer will directly report the Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development. The main role of this position is to administer and provide support for all Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and ensure the establishment and compliance with Financial Conflict of Interest and other policies and procedures, such as Research Misconduct and Export Control.
Examples of Duties
  • Facilitate and manage protocols for the IACUC and IBC.
  • Facilitate the inspection and program review of animal facilities; compile final animal inspect report; and keep proper records of the same.
  • Provide support for the IACUC and IBC, which includes performing preliminary protocol review for changes, and forwarding protocols and Committee recommendations to PI.
  • Provide initial review of all protocols prior to IACUC committee review; and then facilitate IACUC committee review and approval.
  • Work closely with the IACUC and IBC committee chair, and the Veterinarian to implement committee actions.
  • Submit periodic reports to various entities such as OLAW, USDA, and OBA.
  • Conduct semi-annual inspections and program reviews; prepare reports for IACUC evaluations.
  • Keep abreast of federal and state legislation and compliance requirements and recommend policy changes; revise PHS Animal Welfare assurance periodically.
  • Lead activities of Research Misconduct, Conflict of Interest, and Financial Conflict of Interest, and ensure compliance in these areas.
  • Manage the Export Control activities, to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations.
  • Facilitate training to the JSU research community on research compliance and ensure training has been completed.
  • Perform onsite and desk review subrecipient monitoring.
  • Update the subrecipient monitoring instrument, as needed, and conduct risk assessments.
  • Prepare reports of findings of subrecipient monitoring and resolve deficiencies.
  • Review and conduct audit resolution follow up, if necessary, on Single Audit.
  • Assist the HAZMAT/Radiation Safety Officer as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and ethical principles regarding IACUC, IBC, Research Misconduct, Conflicts of Interest, Export Control, and other compliance areas.
  • Highly motivated and can work well independently, as well as part of team.
  • Must have high ethical standards.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.
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