*Compliance Quality Assurance Coordinator

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges.

Duties:

• Assists with the development, implementation, and management of the Quality Improvement Program for assigned programs or areas.
• Assists with and performs investigation in support of regulatory compliance and drafts investigation reports. 
• Communicates policies and procedures, training personnel, and evaluates all aspects of assigned program(s).
• Prepares written reports including recommendations.
• Ensures the components of the OUHSC HRPP & IRB are compliant with all aspects of Federal, State, and local regulations as well as institutional, accreditation, and other policies that govern human subject research. 
• Conduct QI activities on research protocols, IRB minutes, etc.
• Develops training materials for researchers, research assistants, graduate students, post-docs, and others involved in research.
• Develops and implements educational materials and provides instruction on all aspects of conducting research.
• Maintains reports, electronic records, and findings of evaluations conducted.
• Maintains correspondence to investigator and investigator responses. 
• Provides report of audit findings to PI, administration as required, HRPP and IRB.
• Develops reports of results for presentation to the appropriate Director(s).
• Prepares written reports and presents findings to the Executive Committee. 
• Generates written evaluation notification to investigators and communicates with research staff on all levels. 
• Assist the Director of Compliance on reports for upper level management.  
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education:  Bachelor's degree in a related field. 

• 12 months experience with federal regulations in a clinical and/or regulatory environment.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months related experience. 

Skills:

• Knowledge of federal regulations governing clinical research and experience in a clinical and regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to investigate assigned matters and write reports.

Working Conditions:

• Physical:  Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone.
• Environmental: Office Work Environment.

Departmental Preferences:

• Knowledge of federal regulations governing clinical research and experience in a clinical and regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to meet deadlines. 

Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission. 

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