Senior COIR Analyst
This Professional and Scientific position will be filled as either a Conflict of Interest in Research (COIR) Analyst (PRD1) or Senior COIR Analyst (PRD2) based on candidate qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for, or indicate both.
The Conflict of Interest in Research Office at the University of Iowa is seeking a Conflict of Interest in Research (COIR) Analyst or Senior Analyst. This position will provide developmental and administrative assistance and expertise for the conflict of interest in research program and services. The position will design, plan, promote, and conduct activities of substantial complexity and impact to support compliance with conflict of interest in research requirements. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating procedures and programs to enhance investigator compliance with disclosure processes, attending Conflict of Interest in Research Committee (CIRC) meetings to document discussions and management plan conditions, and providing educational content for the research community.
Position Status: Regular. The position is open to a full-time equivalent of 50-100%. Part-time or full-time appointments are available within the stated range.
Position Status: Regular. The position is open to a full-time equivalent of 50-100%. Part-time or full-time appointments are available within the stated range.
Work Modality: Hybrid within Iowa
To learn more about the department visit https://hso.research.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A or 4A
Qualifications for Senior COIR Analyst (PRD2-4A):
Education or Equivalency Required:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
· Experience in preparing and submitting or reviewing IRB application materials and Informed Consent Documents is required.
· Knowledge of University/Higher Education and federal regulations regarding the conflicts of interest in research.
· Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills, including the ability to interact with clients on a broad range of sensitive topics is required.
· Extensive experience with Microsoft Office software, the internet and cloud-based systems.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
· Reasonably related (3-4 years) research program coordination, administrative, lead projects and/or supervisory experience.
· Demonstrated knowledge (3-5 years) of conflict of interest in research regulations.
Qualifications for COIR Analyst (PRD1-3A):
Education or Equivalency Required:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications:
· Experience (typically 6 months – 1 year) of current and relevant administrative or program coordination experience.
· Demonstrates a working proficiency in the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
· Understands the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to process information with high levels of accuracy at a working level of proficiency.
· Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service at a working level of proficiency.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
· Working experience with human subjects and/or basic science research including regulatory compliance processes.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Working knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
· Working experience with electronic database application/s.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
· Cover Letter
· Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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