AgriLife IACUC Research Compliance Administrator

Job Title

AgriLife IACUC Research Compliance Administrator

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Research Director Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Position Information

This position is 100% AgriLife Research as the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (Ag IACUC) Administrator. The administrator will ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations by provides supervision of other employees and administrative oversight of the ag IACUC Committee’s activities such as protocol review, records maintenance as well as conducting initial administrative and technical review of all Ag IACUC protocol submissions and provide guidance to researchers working on animal research and husbandry.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, execute, and administer all major meetings of the Ag IACUC. Provide support for committee meetings by preparing review materials, reports, and other meeting related documents.
• Serve as an Ag IACUC Committee Member (non-scientist).
• Coordinates a cohesive leadership team and facilitates regular communication amongst the Chair, AV, and a non-scientific member.
• Ensures keeping of records and administrative documents of the Ag IACUC. Maintain electronic paper files ensuring all are up-to-date and complete.
• Facilitate and coordinate the workflow between other institutional organizations (BOHP, IBC, Ethics & Compliance, and university IACUC) and the Ag IACUC to maintain compliance and accuracy of protocols.
• Ensure proper review and implementation of protocols by conducting initial administrative and technical review of all Ag IACUC protocol submissions. This includes conducting pre reviews for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure continued education and training opportunities for the Ag IACUC Committee.
• Proactively advocate for animal welfare and research success.
• Respond to audit requests and follow through with necessary tasks requested after the system audit.
• Oversee and coordinate the semi-annual facility inspections by the Ag IACUC.
• Serve as a liaison to Principal Investigators (PIs), their staff and students as well as being the entry point for all protocols and modifications that enter the “system”, providing regulatory guidance and input to prepare the applications for formal Committee review.
• Consulting with Principal Investigators and research staff on protocol submissions and second round submissions based on knowledge of institutional guidelines, and federal regulations for animals in research/teaching/testing, consult and advise the faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of protocols or clarification of topics.
• Oversee development or modification of standard business practices and office processes related to the Ag IACUC
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Administrative Relationship:

This position reports to the Associate Director and Chief Scientific Officer of Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience with compliance which includes experience in research animal use and care.​
• Knowledge of institutional guidelines, and federal regulations for animals in research/teaching/testing.
• Excellent knowledge of basic regulatory requirements for research/teaching/testing involving animals.
• Ability to deliver quality professional products in a timely manner.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to excellence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with database and spread sheet software.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of supervisory or project management experience is preferred

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Additional information about Texas A&M AgriLife Research and AgriLife Institutional Animal Care and Use is available at:

Texas A&M AgriLife Research: https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/

AgriLife IACUC: https://agrilifeas.tamu.edu/ethics-compliance/research-compliance/animals/aacuc/

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Applicants must upload a

• Cover letter (two-page limit)
• Curriculum vitae or Resume
• Three references

To be given full consideration, please submit applications by January 6, 2025. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. The anticipated start date is March 1, 2025. 

Questions

Address inquiries to: Amir Ibrahim Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research College Station, TX

[email protected]

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.