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Quality Assurance and Audit Specialist

Requisition Number: 59724

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 20-Oct-2024

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Job Summary

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) at CU Boulder seeks a Quality Assurance and Audit Specialist for the Office of Research Integrity (ORI). This role supports ORI by ensuring that it maintains a proactive quality assurance and quality improvement program. This position develops and maintains positive, collaborative relationships within the research community and ORI to facilitate and ensure awareness, understanding and compliance with Federal, State, and local laws. This position will have familiarity and support human research/IRB and animal care and use programs and administrative boards, conflicts of interest and commitment, research integrity, research security and export controls.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

RIO is the central point for support and advocacy for CU Boulder's world-class scholarship, creative work, and growing research enterprise. We are focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership. At the heart of this focus are the diverse contributions of a wide range of world-class experts, working together to accelerate ideas throughout the entire innovation lifecycle. We endeavor to embody CU Boulder's dedication to exemplify excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, enhancing the success and inclusion of all students, staff and faculty, and deepening our ability to share and engage with diverse perspectives.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Provide rotational assignments across ORI offices to understand and establish regulatory, procedural, and functional baselines.

• Complete audits on selected research projects by reviewing on-site protocols for compliance to Federal, State, and local regulations; identify process bottlenecks and suggest workflow and data management improvements; prepare QA/QI site visit reports for review, and address any non-compliance issues.

• Provide temporary support ORI offices during staff transitions, new projects, or periods of increased service demand.

• In consultation with ORI Directors, develop a plan for the selection of protocols for routine, educational, and "for cause" site visits/audits.

• Perform internal monitoring/auditing of standard operating procedures, policies, and processes within ORI offices. Conduct regular reviews of minutes and agendas to ensure compliance with federal regulations and university policies.

• Conduct audits of information in the electronic research administration databases, to ensure compliance with university and departmental policies and federal regulations.

• Participate in misconduct case investigation and management.

• Stay updated with the most current Federal regulations and standard processes.

What You Should Know

• This position offers a hybrid work modality with an average of two days per week in the office and occasional evening and weekend work hours.

What We Can Offer

The annual hiring range for this position is $63,000-$75,000. Relocation is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and (3) three years of relevant experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

• Due to requirements to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or temporary resident under amnesty provisions) are eligible for hire.

What You Will Need

• Ability to maintain professionalism, collegiality, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive materials.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet timelines and prioritize effectively.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

• Critical thinking and ability to determine and ask appropriate questions.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Outstanding customer service skills and focus.

• Strong partnership and collaboration skills.

• Willingness to learn and complete a wide variety of tasks.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time. Please apply by 10/20/24 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://jobs.colorado.edu)

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Quality-Assurance-and-Audit-Specialist/59724 (https://apptrkr.com/5700507)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.