Senior Research Compliance Administrator

Location: Dallas, Texas; some domestic travel and participation in on-site visits required. Restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.

Salary: $6,251.00–$9,583.33 per month, commensurate with experience.

Company

Texas A&M University System is a large higher education system comprising universities, a health science center, state agencies, and research and technology campuses.

What you will do

• Administer research compliance programs covering human subjects research, animal research oversight, biohazards, financial conflicts of interest, research misconduct, AI in research, and related areas.
• Review protocols, records, SOPs, committee functions, websites, and post-approval monitoring activities; prepare recommendations and reports.
• Coordinate research compliance questions, concerns, incidents, system-wide meetings, and relationships with system members and external stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver seminars, newsletters, electronic communications, training, and guidance during site visits.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and guidance, support change management, and monitor adherence through periodic reviews.
• Maintain compliance databases, prepare metrics, support accreditation activities, and provide expert guidance on applicable regulations and institutional requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Some domestic travel is required.
• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency is required.
• Successful completion of a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other required information is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with employer contributions through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas.
• Possible defined contribution retirement plan with employer contributions through an approved ORP vendor.
• Voluntary tax-deferred annuity options, tuition assistance, and wellness programs supporting work-life balance.

Hiring process

• Only complete applications will be considered.
• A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to the completed employment application.
• Employment is contingent on institutional verification procedures and completion of the criminal history check.