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IACUC Program Specialist (Program Specialist 1), UCP 6
The Office of the Vice President for Research, Research Compliance Services, is seeking an experienced IACUC professional to join our team of research compliance specialists. Reporting to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (“IACUC”) Program Director in the Office of the Vice President for Research, Research Compliance Services, the IACUC Program Specialist will coordinate with the Chair, members of the IACUC, Animal Care Services staff and other university constituents to ensure that all animal care and use activities related to research and/or teaching conform to all applicable University, State, Federal and other external regulatory requirements and guidelines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs pre-review of new protocols, three-year renewals, protocol modifications, and continuations for accuracy and completeness of submission, and coordinates review with the appropriate Environmental Health and Safety Committees.
- Consults with principal investigators, staff and others in the preparation of new animal protocols or the amendment of existing protocols. Serves as a resource for investigators on regulations, policies and guidelines governing animal care and use.
- Maintains internal database of animal protocols. Creates reports from database to meet internal and AAALAC, PHS, and USDA requirements.
- Coordinates animal facility inspections, and animal care and use program evaluations. May assist in the preparation of semiannual inspection reports.
- Participates in the preparation and presentation of training programs for IACUC members and animal users.
- Participates in internal audit of animal care and use protocols and administers Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) program to assist investigators in identifying deviations from approved protocols, and implements and documents corrective action.
- Keeps current on federal, state, and local animal research regulations, guidelines, and policies. Ensures that changes are integrated into appropriate University policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participates in the development of IACUC policies for review by the committee. Contributes to the writing of IACUC office Standard Operating Procedures. Revises IACUC protocol forms and checklists as needed. Prepares materials for dissemination and for the IACUC website.
- Facilitates IACUC or other research compliance stakeholder meetings as needed, including logistical arrangements and preparation and distribution of decisions, of agendas, minutes, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two years of relevant experience in research compliance requiring knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations.
- Knowledge and ability to use independent judgment in the interpretation and application of federal and other laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures pertaining to the care and use of animals used for research and teaching.
- Experience creating training materials and ability to present information, training programs, and/or workshops to individuals or groups.
- Excellent organizational skills to effectively multi-task to meet deadlines and trouble-shoot problems.
- Ability to work under the direction of a supervisor, as well as exercise a high level of independence and discretion.
- Established interpersonal skills that promote building strong working relationships. Demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues in a positive and constructive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty members and staff in a diverse work environment.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using animals in a research, medical or similar institutional setting and a demonstrated understanding of scientific methodology.
- Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) or eligible within one year of hire.
- Record of appropriate certification, membership or affiliation with appropriate professional organizations.
TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the UConn Jobs website: https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/ (under Staff Positions), and should include a cover letter, detailed resume, preferred contact information, and the names and contact information for three (3) references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2018437)
For confidential inquiries or additional information please contact:
Laurie Pudlo, MPS HRM
Administrative Manager
Office of the Vice President for Research
University of Connecticut
laurie.pudlo@uconn.edu
860.486.4247
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 18, 2018.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
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Resource Library
OVPR Faculty Survey Archive
From time to time, the OVPR conducts surveys of faculty to gather feedback on OVPR research support services and other topics related to research. We are very grateful to the faculty who take the time to respond to these surveys, and we commit to using the feedback they provide to shape our efforts to continually improve the experience and success of faculty and staff engaged in research and research-related work.
This NetID-protected repository allows faculty and staff the opportunity to view reports, slide decks, and other documents that present the results/takeaways of these wide-scale surveys.
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Hanover Research – Consulting Services
Working alongside the Research Development Services team, Hanover Research is a key OVPR partner, providing additional capacity for proposal review, consulting, and project management support for investigators at UConn/UConn Health.
Hanover’s team of grant consultants provide a unique and valuable perspective on the grantseeking process. They are usually not content experts in your area of specialty (that’s what you as the faculty member bring to the table). Instead, they are experts in a variety of federal funders and funding mechanisms, and provide feedback on proposal alignment and competitiveness as well as assistance with general grantsmanship skills.
Upon request and pending availability, the OVPR is pleased to allow faculty grantseekers access to Hanover’s core services, including:
- Proposal Review (takes approx. 3 weeks). Hanover provides a strong written review and critique of faculty-drafted materials, helping the project team ensure compliance with submission guidelines and heighten the competitiveness of the proposal. In addition to written feedback, Hanover can arrange a debrief call with the reviewer to allow the PI to ask questions and get additional guidance and information.
- Proposal revision (takes approx. 8 weeks). Hanover leads faculty through the process of reshaping a previous submission to incorporate new project elements, responding to reviewer comments, and heightening the proposal’s responsiveness to the solicitation.
- Large Proposal Support (takes approx. 12 weeks). Hanover provides project management and partial proposal writing support to help faculty involved with large or complex proposals plan and manage the process, ensure that all necessary components are accounted for, and to keep teams on track for submission deadlines.
Please submit a service request form to discuss the availability of these services. Please inquire well in advance of submission deadlines to ensure that adequate time remains to schedule your project.
Grantwriting Training Calendar
Grantwriting Training and Resources Overview
Researchers in all disciplines face a dilemma: grant funding is increasingly necessary for fueling research advances while grants keep getting harder to win. The competitiveness of the grantseeking landscape means that funders can be more selective about funding the projects that most closely align with their goals and mission. It also means that most funders can have a lower tolerance for proposals that distract from the research/scholarship proposed by not following grantwriting best practices.
The good news? There are skills and techniques that faculty can learn that will make their work more attractive to funders.
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to provide a number of training opportunities, resources, and services to help our faculty build these skills and to assist them in producing grant applications that are as compelling as the research activities they propose.
Our Training Calendar lists upcoming workshops and webinars addressing grantwriting-related topics. Most require registration and some require approval from your school/college, so please read the description of each event carefully. You can contact research@uconn.edu or call 860.486.6378 with any questions about listed events or to request that a University-sponsored grantwriting training be added to the calendar.
Hanover Research provides the OVPR consultation services aimed at improving grantseeking competitiveness. Upon request (and subject to availability), the OVPR can make Hanover’s services available to grant teams or individual faculty members. We especially invite faculty who are working on grant resubmissions or on preparing large (over $3 million) or complex grant proposals to contact us well in advance of submission deadlines.
Our Resource Library is a NetID-protected repository, accessible to UConn Faculty, Staff, and Students, that contains handouts, slide decks, even videos from past OVPR-sponsored grantwriting training events and webinars. Our goal is to continually add to and update these offerings in order to build a rich collection of resources that address all aspects of the grantseeking process.
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Directions & Parking
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University of Connecticut
438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1006
Storrs, CT 06269-1006
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Student Web Developer (Level IV)
Pay Range: $14-20/hr commensurate on experience
The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a qualified individual to work with IT staff in rebuilding internal legacy web applications using modern tools and best practices. The individual will be tasked with using modern web languages such as PHP and Java to rebuild existing functionality while simultaneously improving the design, implementation, and user experience of these applications to best support the needs of OVPR staff.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Interview candidates will be contacted. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your software development skills while gaining paid work experience.
Required Skills:
* Experience developing web or client-side applications using one or more modern languages (such as Java, PHP, JavaScript, etc.)
* Working knowledge of CSS, HTML and JavaScript
* Basic knowledge of MVC architecture
* Experience with common JS frameworks such as (but not limited to) jQuery, Angular, backbone, etc.
* Basic knowledge of SQL
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Must have excellent communication and computer skills
Preferred Skills:
* Experience working with legacy codebases
* Experience using git and github as part of a team
* Experience with relational database design and SQL
* Experience with Laravel is a big plus
Please email your resume to laurie.pudlo@uconn.edu.
IACUC Post-Approval Monitor (Project/Program Specialist)
The University of Connecticut (UConn) Office of the Vice President for Research, is seeking an experienced research compliance professional to engage in post-approval monitoring activities for an estimated 15 hours per week. This is a part-time, temporary professional position, subject to extension based upon performance and availability of funding.
The IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) Post-Approval Monitor (Project/Program Specialist) will directly report and work under the direction of the IACUC Program Manager and in collaboration with other members of the University’s Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) to ensure that research and teaching activities involving animal subjects are in compliance with all applicable University, State, Federal and other external regulatory requirements and guidelines. The IACUC Post-Approval Monitor’s role is to observe activities using live animals and review records, processes and procedures, to assist investigators in identifying deviations from approved protocols and in implementing corrective action, and to document and report the findings to the IACUC.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts internal auditing procedures of animal subjects protocols as part of the post-approval monitoring program.
- Conducts reviews in response to allegations and findings of noncompliance with Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) and sponsor requirements.
- Prepares reports on audit/monitoring findings.
- Serves as a compliance resource to the research community and other internal interested parties.
- Assists with semiannual facility inspections and program reviews.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biological, social/behavioral sciences, or a related area; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with research compliance requiring knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations.
- Ability to collegially interact with others to provide guidance and assistance in meeting regulatory requirements and resolving problems.
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to articulate compliance issues and enforce compliance standards.
- Ability to work with animals.
- Ability to work at Storrs and branch campuses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of federal laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to the use of animal subjects in research and teaching including, but not limited to, AWA, AWAR, PHS Policy, HREA, etc.
- Two or more years of experience with the use of animal subjects in research, and/or experience in working with an IACUC.
This is a part-time, temporary professional position, subject to extension based upon performance and availability of funding. Optional State employee health insurance may be available for purchase at group rates.
Please forward a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references via email to:
Laurie Pudlo, Administrative Manager
Office of the Vice President for Research
438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1006
Storrs, CT 06269
Email: laurie.pudlo@uconn.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment of the successful candidate may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a Land Grant and Sea Grant college and member of the Space Grant Consortium, and is ranked among the top 19 public universities in the nation according to the 2016 U.S. News and World Report. In support of an ambitious state investment in economic development, higher education, and research, the Office of the Vice President for Research seeks highly motivated, skilled, and engaged individuals to work within an increasingly diverse and complex research environment.
ResearchMatch
ResearchMatch.org is a national online recruitment tool for health research, funded by the National Institutes of Health and maintained at Vanderbilt University. ResearchMatch connects health researchers with individuals interested in volunteering, through its secure online matching tool. UConn is part of the ResearchMatch Network. There is no cost to UConn researchers to use ResearchMatch. There are currently over 120,000 registered volunteers across the country. ResearchMatch is also available in Spanish.
Register now to see if ResearchMatch might be a useful recruitment tool for your health-outcomes research study:
Use this link to register as a researcher: https://www.researchmatch.org/researchers/. You do not need to be a Principal Investigator to register. The registration process takes less than 10 minutes and when you are finished, you will be granted “feasibility access” to do a feasibility search of aggregate data regarding the current ResearchMatch volunteer population. You will be able to see the demographic and health information breakdown for the volunteers within a designated geographic area.
If you decide to use ResearchMatch to conduct participant recruitment, you will need IRB approval:
- The Vanderbilt IRB provides oversight for ResearchMatch as a recruitment tool and this has been documented within the ResearchMatch IRB Letter of Understanding (available upon request), but to use ResearchMatch as a recruitment tool for a specific study, you will first need to get UConn IRB approval.
- For the IRB submission, the following language may be used to describe ResearchMatch as a recruitment method: Potential volunteers will be contacted by ResearchMatch via an email contact message containing IRB-approved recruitment language for this study (not including direct study contact information such as study phone number). Volunteers will then have the option of replying by clicking ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in the contact message. If a volunteer chooses to respond in the affirmative, they will authorize ResearchMatch to release their contact information to the PI (or ResearchMatch designee) who will be responsible for managing that information according to institutional guidelines.
- The contact message consists of the language to be used in the email sent by ResearchMatch on your behalf to potential participants. Please note that your contact message must not include your direct study contact information (email or phone), and must not exceed 2000 characters. If the study involves in-person participation, you may want to include the geographical location of the study site. If you intend to include healthy controls, specify that in your contact message, otherwise, a healthy control volunteer may decline participation. Please see contact message examples provided by ResearchMatch as well as this form that offers additional tips for creating an effective contact message.
- Once ResearchMatch is an IRB-approved recruitment method, you may then register as a researcher to request “recruitment access” in ResearchMatch. You will need to upload your IRB approval letter and your IRB-approved contact message. Recruitment access will give you the ability to send your contact message to potential participants that you select. If a potential participant agrees, you will then have access to his/her contact information in order to contact about possible study participation.
For questions about about how to use ResearchMatch for your health research, please contact ResearchMatch Liaison, Ellen Ciesielski, eciesielski@uchc.edu.