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Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Coordinator.•Boca Raton, FL. This position plays a critical role in coordinating committee activities, supporting protocol and amendment processing, and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with institutional procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and record-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidential information, and support the efficient operation of committee and research administration processes. Summary of responsibilities:
Protocol Review:
Assist with coordinating the protocol review process by performing submission intake, pre-reviewing submissions to verify completeness and regulatory compliance, and monitoring submissions. Administrative review of personnel required training. Facilitate the Designated Member Review process under the direction of the Assistant Director. Assist with facilitating post-IACUC protocol and amendment review communications to PIs. Assist with administrative reviews of exempt and tissue use applications and any additional forms. Semi-annual Inspections and PAM Program:
Participate in semi-annual evaluation of research animal housing facilities, laboratories, surgical suites, and programs of animal care and use for compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines. Assist with post-approval monitoring (PAM) activities, including coordinating and participating in PAM site visits. Facilitate satellite animal facility monthly reporting to PIs. Animal Care and Use Program:
Provide support to the Assistant Director in the development and revision of policies and SOPs related to animal care and use. Develop and maintain IACUC office checklists. Central Research Integrity Unit Operations:
Provides technical support and assistance within RI unit. Facilitates logistics and working relationships within and between DoR units. Assists the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity with special projects related to the Research Integrity role and responsibilities. Monitors central unit email accounts, distributing to responsible areas for follow up or response to inquiries. Electronic Data Platform Management:
Assists the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity with special projects related to the Research Integrity role and responsibilities. Monitors central unit email accounts, distributing to responsible areas for follow up or response to inquiries. Financial and Administrative Support:
Assists with all office administrative responsibilities. Processes and facilitates administrative operations of the day-to-day functions within the RI unit, including coordination of general office responsibilities, serving as Workday's (FAU's internal operations electronic platform) point of contact for transactions such as: Travel and conference arrangements p-Card approvals Purchase requests and reconciliation Work orders Office orders Catering orders and coordination Maintaining inventory of meetings and office supplies Arranging telecommunications Expense reimbursements Answering or directing inquiries from RI's generic e-mail and phone line for the unit Training:
Coordinates and/ or supports the RI unit on IACUC-related training initiatives and other research compliance areas as needed. Other Responsibilities:
Provides support to all compliance committees and RI unit personnel as needed. Drafts, distributes, and secures official appointment letters for committee members to assist with the management of committee membership. Coordinates letter routing and signatures with the Office of the VPR. Tracks committee member CITI training completion reports and appointment term renewals. Maintains records of these documents as well as CDA's, Member Rosters, and Member Contact Information. Maintains the membership records library to assist with the management of committee membership. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Sick Leave Pool Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty•Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here:
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Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience required; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required. Salary:
$55,000•$65,000 annually. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP) College or Department:
Division of Research Location:
Boca Raton Work Days and Hours:
Monday•Friday, 8 a.m.•5 p.m. Application Deadline:
2026-06-18 Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1. Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015•2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial. To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu. Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic's Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email jobs@fau.edu. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1. Clery Act Information Consumer Information Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. Florida Statute 1010.35•Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant's 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).
