In the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), under the supervision of the Director, Research Compliance/Assurance & Programs, the Research Compliance & Programs Coordinator is responsible to provide support and assist in the coordination/implementation of policies, procedures, training and/or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and institutional policies related to the conduct of research at Joslin Diabetes Center.

The Coordinator will work with other teams in the OSR and Joslin, in addition to teams/departments at Beth Israel Lahey Health.   

This role is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a remarkable team atmosphere where pre-award, post-award, compliance and research legal work closely together.

• Small, single focus institution with a global impact
• Possibility of making a real impact on an individual basis
• Due to our smaller size, recognition of individual accomplishments is apparent to all levels of leadership
• Role is a hybrid of central office administrator and departmental administrator positions at other institutions.
• Strong collaborative effort with our PI's
• Great institution and OSR for learning
• Ability to participate in Center-wide initiatives such as Research Retreat, and other Research-wide effort

As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

• Provides administrative and compliance support for research projects related to and in conjunction with, but not limited to:
  • Animal research (USDA, PHS regulations)
  • Research administration (Grants Policy Statements, Code of Federal Regulations, Sponsor specific regulations)
  • Research security (Disclosure Requirements, Other Support, Covered Individuals NSPM-33, Chips and Science Acts, Information Sharing and Risk Assessment)
  • Export controls (Dept of Commerce, Dept of State, ITAR, OFAC)
  • Foreign influence (Malign Foreign Talent Program, Travel)
  • Controlled substances (MA DPH, DEA)
  • Visa/immigration for research scholars (USCIS, Presidential Proclamations)
  • Artificial Intelligence for research purposes (NIH, DOD, NSF, Federal Orders)
• Develops knowledge in research compliance to provide guidance and assistance to investigators and administrators. 
• Understands current events that influence research regulations and guidelines for compliance, keeping up-to-date on current on regulatory developments and industry standards that govern research.
• May perform analysis and/or conduct reviews of databases related to the research to ensure compliance by the institution, faculty and/or research personnel as required. 
• Coordinates activities with other institutional and organizational departments at the direction of the Director, Research Compliance/Assurance & Programs and/or Executive Director for Research Administration. 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years administrative experience preferably working in research administration, compliance or programs
• Familiarity with the academic and research environment/issues
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.  Strong problem solving skills
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.