IACUC Specialist / Senior IACUC Specialist - Offic

at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States Job Description IACUC Specialist / Senior IACUC Specialist - Office of Animal Research Compliance This position will be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement based on operational needs following a successful training/onboarding period. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. The university serves the people of Illinois through a shared commitment to excellence in teaching, research, public engagement, economic development and health care. Faculty, staff and students share their knowledge, expertise and resources with residents in every corner of the state through public service and outreach programs. Job SummaryProvides oversight and helps ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies governing the care and use of research and teaching animals. Additionally, the Senior IACUC Specialist will: Serve as UI Campus primary resource for assisting investigators with the submission of protocols describing use of animals in research and teaching. Participate in facility inspections and provide investigators with information regarding proper use of animals, resources and training. Participate in post-approval monitoring of activities involving the care and use of animals to ensure compliance with approved protocols and with university policies and government regulations. Duties & Responsibilities Conduct IACUC operational activities such as protocol reviews, facility inspections, participation as an advisor to the IACUC, and other related duties as needed: Attend weekly staff meetings on campus, coordinate and conduct in-person University of Illinois animal use facility inspections (for on- and off-campus facilities) Conduct preliminary reviews of animal use protocols and manage submissions to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with university policies and federal regulations. Coordinate and participate in semi-annual and ad-hoc inspections of spaces where animal activities occur, review relevant records, document specific findings, and generate investigator notifications. Follow-up on observations, requests for corrective actions, and training deficiencies with investigators, and prepare written reports and conduct subsequent inspections and inquiries, as needed. Monitor and facilitate use of the IACUC Online Protocol system, including answering office phone calls, assisting users and following up system notifications to assure timely completion of required responses. Serve in an advisory role to the IACUC, providing advice and summarizing protocol monitoring activities during official monthly meetings. Coordinate official IACUC special sub-committee activities, as requested. Investigate and document animal welfare complaints across campus, and facilitate formal IACUC investigations, as necessary. Provide operational support to the OARC Director and IACUC Chair and coordinate activities with other compliance offices on campus, as needed. Conduct IACUC specialized activities in support of sponsored research and veterinary requirements: Conduct congruency reviews between federal grants and IACUC protocols and submit verifications to granting agencies, as needed. Facilitate post-approval monitoring of animal care and use for active protocols in collaboration with ACP veterinarians. Collaborate and communicate with research teams and Animal Care Program personnel to support training and continuous improvement activities: Communicate with investigators, their staff members, and the University of Illinois Animal Care Program (ACP) to maintain sound working relationships and exchange of information. Help create, manage, and disseminate online and in-person training materials for animal users and IACUC members regarding animal care and use activities. Remain current on federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations pertaining to the use of animals for research and teaching. Engage in continuing education by attending meetings relevant to IACUC administration (sponsored by OLAW, USDA, PRIM&R, SCAW, etc.) to maintain familiarity with current federal regulations and guidelines for animal use in research and teaching. Senior IACUC Specialist Duties Conduct IACUC operational activities such as protocol reviews, facility inspections, participation as an advisor to the IACUC, and other related duties as needed: Attend weekly staff meetings on campus, coordinate and conduct in-person University of Illinois animal use facility inspections (for on- and off-campus facilities) Coordinate and participate in semi-annual and ad-hoc inspections of spaces where animal activities occur, review relevant records, document specific findings, and generate investigator... For full info follow application link. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account