Compliance Specialist II

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Job Summary:

The Compliance Specialist is part of a larger team that ensures RARCs and the UW-Madison research animal programs compliance with various university and federal policies regulations and guidelines. This position will help compile regulatory documents organize testing and training required by Environment Health and Safety and assist with managing the accreditation process by AAALAC. The Compliance Specialist will also help with managing the RARC website various emergency plans animal program policies and be involved with fulfilling obligations related to public records statutes. This position will also assist the Assistant Director with billing when time permits.The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire. This position is eligible for up to 60% remote work. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA) agreement. An RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with the creation and the maintenance of manuals communication materials and other compliance materials in accordance with established laws and regulations

• Collects compiles and organizes reports for a defined compliance program and communicates data to internal and external stakeholders when appropriate

• Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities

Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Research Animal Resources & Compliance

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $58000 up to $68000. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be highly organized and be able to efficiently track and complete multiple projects concurrently. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly professionally and respectfully with people at all levels of the campus community. Experience in the field of research compliance such as human subjects or research animal is preferred. Experience with animal research is helpful and research personnel with knowledge of IACUC protocols and lab animal work are encouraged to apply.

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Education:

Preferred - Bachelors Degree

How to Apply:

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Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

For questions on the position contact: Tambrey Dinges .

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