Under the direction of the Manager and in cooperation with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Chair and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), the Protocol Analyst has a vital role in ensuring a high-quality animal care and use program and biological research compliance program that reflects The University of Texas at El Paso’s commitment to humane and responsible use of animals and safe use of biological agents in research. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for the administrative management of research compliance and of the activities of the IACUC and IBC. With minimal supervision, provides coordinating services, keeps official records, and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials, within area of assigned responsibility.
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide technical pre-review of incoming IACUC and IBC protocols for preliminary determination of completeness and regulatory compliance. Work constructively with investigators to revise protocols, as needed. Consult with Manager or Director as needed to ensure accuracy of pre-review in complex cases.
Conduct congruence analysis to ensure that proposed animal activities are consistent with the associated funding application.
Advise, assist, and provide education in individual and group settings to investigators regarding appropriate procedures for submitting new protocols, amendments, and 3-year de novo protocols.
Coordinate and relay all review-related correspondence to investigators, including reviewer comments, IACUC and IBC determinations, and requests for additional information.
Provide high level support and training support to the IACUC and IBC area.
Triage all incoming IACUC and IBC correspondence, phone queries and other communications. Draft written responses when needed, including researching relevant regulations and other related information as required or requested.
Assist with compiling agenda items and researching/summarizing relevant background information to facilitate discussion and inform decision-making. Record meeting minutes and facilitate their approval.
Review and compile protocol submissions, tracking protocol turnaround times and generate data and statistics for quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Assist with administrative duties related to drafting reports of non-compliance and required annual reports to governing agencies.
Review and update internal SOP’s and IACUC and IBC website as needed.
May coordinate and schedule IACUC and IBC meetings, send invitations, ensure quorum and all meeting information has been distributed for members.
Assist with planning of semi-annual inspections, ensure follow-up items are documents and appropriately addressed.
Ensure protocols are renewed prior to expiration and all training requirements have been met.
Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Work closely, cooperatively, and professionally with other staff members, and coordinate efforts with the Division as a whole, including providing coverage as needed.
Engage in professional development opportunities as available; maintain memberships in professional listservs and regularly review postings to gain updated information about relevant regulations and best practices and apply them to IACUC and IBC materials and procedures.
May represent the business function, division, or department at meetings, conferences, and seminars or committees.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Occasional traveling required.
