IACUC Compliance Specialist

About the role

This position serves as lead for IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) compliance assurance. Responsibilities include monitoring and auditing all research projects within the program to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and University policies related to the use of animal in research and teaching. The WSU Animal Care and Use Program is a system wide program covering research and teaching activities with animals at all campus locations. Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective action, and report to proper authority. Consult with Principal Investigators and other faculty and staff to bring their research into conformance with review protocols and standards. Ensure that all animal housing and study areas are maintained as required by federal, state, and University laws, regulations, and policies. Provide appropriate training and training material to researchers, research staff and animal care staff. Draft IACUC policy, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to verify University wide compliance with state and federals laws and AAALAC accreditation standards. This position will ensure that all research and teaching activities involving animals are reviewed, approved, and that all documents required by federal, state, and University laws, regulations, and policies are attained. Summary of Duties: 45% Compliance Officer 30% IACUC Coordination 10% Training 10% Project Start-up 5% Other duties as assigned Additional Information: This is a full-time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.