Assistant Director, Research Compliance

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Manager, overseeing the review, approval, and monitoring of IRB regulations and protocols across all campuses.
• Manage the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), including protocol pre-review, meeting coordination, and regulatory reporting to agencies such as OLAW and USDA.
• Oversee animal research compliance, facility operations, inspections, and training programs in collaboration with the Attending Veterinarian.
• Provide guidance, training, and regulatory interpretation to faculty, staff, and IRB members regarding human subjects protections.
• Conduct internal and external audits of IRB protocols and Principal Investigators.
• Manage administrative pre-award processes for sponsored contracts, including budget review and compliance verification.
• Supervise and support Animal Facility staff and maintain databases for protocols, animal use, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two (2) years of experience working with IRB.
• One (1) year of work experience in animal care and facilities.
• Experience in laboratory animal facilities management.
• Experience working with data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP).
• Certified Lab Animal Technician (LAT) or (ALAT) from AALAS.
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA).
• Experience working directly with faculty and students in a university setting.
• Advanced skills in MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the Company

University of the Pacific is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence and research integrity. We prioritize a diverse and inclusive environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive through ethical research and innovative instruction.