Job DescriptionThe Research Program Coordinator I assists in the development of research protocol designs, management, data analyses and assistance to Principal Investigators with the preparation of basic sciences research activities. This position is responsible for laboratory research administration.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
Certification in IACUC Administration (CPIA) preferred
4 years of experience in a research setting
Responsibilities
Provides assistance and consultation on basic research methodologies and statistical analysis issues.
Participates in the primary analysis of evaluation datasets.
Documents and records observations on progress of research, investigations, and data per regulatory requirements and MSMC protocols.
Assists Principal Investigators (PI) and study team members offers guidance on research methods and techniques.
Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator or Research Manager on grant applications.
Completes all Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) and other regulatory applications and renewals.
Develops policies and procedures within area of responsibility.
Maintain a working knowledge of regulations and policies related to animal welfare most importantly the Animal Welfare Act, Animal Welfare Act Regulations, PHS Policy, USDA, and the Guide for the care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Participate in Research Administration IT training sessions of eIACUC protocol submission portal to assist with IACUC related queries.
Perform pre-review screening of research protocols submitted tor the IACUC
Ensure oversight of research laboratories and vivarium by assisting in an administrative capacity with the performing of periodic and semiannual inspections.
Participates in conferences, meetings and seminars concerning research and surveillance projects.
Collaborates with fellows on research projects and papers to be published.
Performs other related duties.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly congruency/comparative reviews of research described in the protocol experimental design vs. the research described in the extramural grant application
Maintains meticulous records of congruency reviews that have been performed
Assists the Director of the Office of Animal Care, Use and Welfare (OACUW) with planning and participation in Basic Sciences Edition of the Mount Sinai Clinical Research Forum
Assists the OACUW Director with the IACUC new board member training and documentation of such training.
Assists the IACUC Chair where required.
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