Job Information
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Education and Oversight Coordinator in NC-Chapel-Hill, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0008747
Salary Range: $65,000 - $73,101
Position Summary/Description:
The Education and Oversight Coordinator will perform post-approval monitoring by inspecting Principal Investigator (PI) laboratories, satellite facilities and Division of Comparative Medicine ( DCM ) facilities in an educational, facilitative, timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
The position serves as an essential member of the Office of Animal Care and Use ( OACU ) training and education team. The team provides regular lectures and as-needed educational opportunities to researchers in a positive and supportive training environment.
The position performs pre-review of incoming applications to ensure that new protocol applications contain all pertinent personnel information for animal use before final approval to determine personnel certification deficiencies and adding the appropriate comment(s) in the online protocol system known as ACAP .
The position works with the Education and Oversight Manager in investigating reports of animal use non-compliance or mistreatment from University employees or the public by responding quickly and professionally to animal concerns. The position also acts as a backup for grants manager as well as, performs special duties and projects as requested by the director, supervisor, and IACUC members.
Education and Experience:
Two or more years of experience with animal care applications and IACUC compliance processes.
Knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and UNC -Chapel Hill standard operating procedures.
Essential Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Knowledge of federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and standards pertaining to animal research.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions to quickly and independently interpret and apply complex policies.
Demonstrated ability to review and comprehend both language and science in a research proposal.
Demonstrated ability to perform as a supportive, dedicated, and reliable team member.
Demonstrated ability to execute multiple duties simultaneously and track large numbers of ongoing tasks.
Demonstrated understanding of the ethical considerations involved in animal research.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Previous experience training others on research regulations or processes.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.