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Position Summary

The Compliance and Training Analyst (CTA) reports to the Director of the Office of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at Columbia University.

Responsibilities

• Attend IACUC protocol review and regular meetings;
• Conduct training sessions and disseminate information on various aspects of the animal care and use program for Columbia University researchers who participate in animal-related activities;
• Perform compliance audits of research documentation to include data integrity review of study files.
• Track protocol deviations and identify areas that need correction or improvement to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of current information and issues regarding laboratory animal science and engage in professional development activities;
• Inspect animal care and use facilities and investigators' laboratories to assure high-quality oversight of all research and teaching activities involving the use of animals and to ensure compliance with federal regulations, nationally accepted standards and Columbia University policies;
• Report results and findings of the facility and laboratory inspections to the IACUC; conduct periodic review of clinical records to ensure consistency between clinical records and the IACUC approved protocol;
• Conduct pre-review of protocols to ensure completeness and compliance with federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the care and use of animals used in research and teaching;
• Knowledge of governmental and institutional regulations and policies pertaining to animal care and use programs;
• Knowledge of 21 CFR part 58 and its application in a GLP Program
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills and ability to work well with others, including faculty and staff at the University;
• Attention to detail;
• Able and willing to learn new computer applications;
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision; and
• Proficiency in PC applications, Windows, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of four years' experience in animal research compliance in an academic setting and advanced degree or Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) certification. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine preferred or highly skilled veterinary technician.