Research Data Compliance Specialist
Research Data Compliance Specialist
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$ 65520 - 107120
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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The Research Data Compliance Specialist (RDCS) reports to the Director Office of Research Integrity & Compliance and the Data Discovery and Development Team in the Stanley Manne Childrens Research Institute in the Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago. This position provides support in research resource management and technical administration of our key initiatives. This position will cooperatively work with and advise administrators faculty staff and fellows/students with interpretation of regulations policies and other obligations related to research data security to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handles multiple areas of compliance for Stanley Manne Childrens Research Institute and provide scientific and technical consultation including related federal/government regulations institutional policy and procedures and best practices nationally among major research universities and institutes.
- Supports Lurie Childrens grant applicants grant awardees and staff with technical competence related to data management the selection and use of repositories for curation of datasets of varying size and complexity.
- Provides guidance to researchers regarding procedures for handling research data confidential information and proprietary materials documents and equipment used in research in conformance with regulatory institutional contractual and other requirements.
- Assists in the development and execution of a continuous research data monitoring program.
- Inventories and documents existing Institution systems that may contain Federal Contract Information (FCI) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and other secure data and coordinates efforts to ensure controls are in place to appropriately safeguard the data.
- Assists in the development maintenance training and monitoring of a coordinated approach to institution-wide policies and procedures related to research data and technology including requirements stemming from funding/agreements and including requirements associated with Federal Contract Information (FCI) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Protected Health Information (PHI) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Personally Identifiable Information (PII) General Data
- Protection Regulation (GDPR) and NSPM-33 among others.
- Develops content and provides training and consultation to facilitate collaboration data management and data-sharing to best support compliant research collaboration and innovation.
- Participates in the implementation of research data security policies and procedures and represents research interests on data compliance related committees and groups.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor or graduate degree in a related field or professional certification (such as AHIC) or a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a position directly related to the management and manipulation of research data
- Experience with acquisition and management of research-derived datasets as well as standards related to their use sharing and storage.
- Four (4) years of experience in compliance or compliance-related fields.
- Three (3) years of experience with and understanding of scientific fields and scientific data management.
- Proficient with MS PowerPoint and Excel Spreadsheets and data gathering and analysis tools.
- Proficiency in translating sophisticated scientific topics into non-technical language.
- Investigative nature and strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail to identify potential trends issues and process enhancements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop training materials and to provide individual training as appropriate.
- Working knowledge of information system technology and cybersecurity principles to include vulnerability scanning network security principles authentication and authorization and incident response.
- Ability to think through and work on sophisticated issues critically and strategically.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills presentation reporting and data visualization skills.
- Strong project organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks set priorities meet deadlines and develop process efficiencies where required.
- Able to work independently and know when to appropriately escalate an issue for resolution.
- Must be able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the job.
- Knowledge of IRB processes/procedures and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) operations.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines. Coding skills in languages such as SQL Python etc. preferred.
- Experience with statistical software such as SAS or SPSS preferred.
Commitment to Compliance and Integrity:
Upholds the highest standards of professional and business conduct adhering to the Code of Conduct and all other applicable policies rules and regulations.
Promotes a culture of compliance throughout the organization and responds to all identified compliance concerns.
Education
Bachelors Degree (Required)Pay Range
$65520.00-$107120.00 SalaryAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
