Research Compliance Specialist (Temp. to Hire)

Overview

The George Washington University is committed to promoting the highest standards of ethical research and scholarly conduct while pursuing its research mission. The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) promotes research integrity and responsible conduct of research throughout the University. The office is responsible for policy development, informational sessions, development of educational modules and other methods of communication that assist GW investigators in understanding their ethical and fiduciary responsibilities with respect to their research activities. ORI oversees the operations of the Office of Laboratory Safety, Office of Human Research, Animal Research Facilities, and the review of financial conflicts of interest, data use and sharing, and export controls.

The Office of Research Integrity is looking for a Research Compliance Specialist. This role ensures compliance with required regulations and laws related to research compliance for conflicts of interest, undue foreign interference, and other compliance regulatory mandates.

This role offers a hybrid work option.

Additional duties include:
 

• Provides detailed and thorough review of conflict of interest disclosures, proposals, and related COI assessment records
• Supports education and training programs for research compliance to include financial compliance issues, conflict of interest, and responsible conduct of research
• Manages compliance program operational and record-keeping details including intake and tracking
• Follows guidance from OVPR regarding new compliance regulations to assist in the implementation of compliance protocols applicable faculty, staff, or students
• Troubleshoots COI compliance-related issues in both pre-award and post-award management
• Communicates with schools and the PI in the acceptance and tracking of COI training, annual disclosures, project-specific disclosures, and COI management plans 
• Ensures each PI's documentation along with the office's system-wide use of templates and manuals on research compliance are maintained in accordance with policy and federal expectations
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 2 years of relevant professional experience handling data intake, record processing, and compliance issues. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in research related field or law degree preferred
• Two to three years of directly related professional experience in research compliance within higher education, nonprofit, or academic settings
• Compliance certifications
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize and effectively present data

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This role offers a hybrid work option.

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.