Radiation Safety Committee Coordinator

Radiation Safety Committee Coordinator – 35076 University Staff

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Regulatory Compliance – Office of Research Committee Support

Job Title: Radiation Safety Committee Coordinator

Position #653169: – Requisition #: 35076

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Committee Meeting Coordination

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and staffing committee meetings. Works with the Radiation Safety Office, Radiation Safety Committees Chair(s) and committee members to develop meeting schedules, arrange meeting rooms and necessary audiovisual or computer support for meetings; prepares the meeting agenda and oversees protocol packet preparation and distribution to Committee members and assures a quorum is available to convene the meeting and conduct committee business.

Serves as the recorder for minutes (in addition to using electronic recording equipment) at Committee meetings to ensure that the minutes accurately reflect the meeting content. Must be able to understand and transcribe upper level technical, medical and legal language, and research concepts.

Transcribes handwritten notes, email reviews/comments from Committee members and the electronic recordings to prepare draft meeting minutes for review by the committee. Corrects or amends draft documents to ensure that the minutes accurately reflect the meeting content and ensures that minutes comply with federal standards.

Responsible for entering results of deliberations, and voting on applications, at convened meetings into the appropriate databases.

Regulatory Support

Responsible for ensuring that the Committees policies and procedures are consistently applied to all applications (projects, protocols) submitted for review to the Office of Research Committee Support and the Radiation Safety Committees.

Work closely with the Radiation Safety Division of l Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Office of Regulatory Compliance staff.

Work closely with IACUC and COMIRB offices to correctly coordinate review and approval of research protocols involving radioactive material used in animal or human research.

Serve as point of contact for questions from researchers conducting research involving radioactive materials pertaining to appropriate forms and processes for approval.

Works with the Radiation Safety Division of EHS to conduct pre-review of all applications submitted and prioritizes protocols for review at meetings and creates the agenda with the pertinent information.

In conjunction with the Radiation Safety Division of EHS, the Coordinator may perform internal audits of designated research facilities to ensure the proper maintenance and accuracy of protocol files and data entry according to federal regulatory requirements and Committee administration SOPs or guidelines to ensure the timeliness, correctness and compliance of reviews conducted by the respective committees, and verifying compliance with CDPHE license conditions and 21 CFR 361.1 rules. The expectation is that there would be approximately 2 to 4 days per month of direct, in person coordination with the Radiation Safety Division.

Committee Administrative support

The individual manages all administrative aspects of the receipt of incoming applications (protocols, projects) and related documents (amendments, addenda, supporting documents) received by the Radiation Safety Program in electronic format.

Responsible for checking the Radiation Safety Program email accounts daily for incoming application forms and supporting documentation and responses to requests for information from Principal Investigators.

Saves all applications and supporting documents as electronic files for internal pre-review by the Radiation Safety Office.

Enters all pertinent data upon receipt of applications, amendments and any other supporting documents in the Radiation Safety Program database, spreadsheets, and the EHS-Assistant database, as necessary.

Important resource to faculty and research staff who have committee process-related questions to be addressed. They work with the Radiation Safety Committees on the drafting, development and publication of committee policies and administrative procedures as well as assisting in the development of the committee website.

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Hybrid

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

Holiday Days: 10/year

Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Diversity and Equity:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of professional level experience managing research studies.

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with AWA/PHS (OLAW) regulations regarding animal subject research.

Experience working with FDA/OHRP regulations regarding human subject research.

Experience working with CDPHE regulations pertaining to the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

Outstanding customer service skills.

Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Working knowledge of FDA Guidelines for research involving radioactive materials.

Knowledge of higher educational and/or the research environment.

Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines, work under pressure, and organize multiple projects or tasks.

Comprehensive personal computing skills and ability to manage information in complex relational databases.

Ability to effectively support the Committee, Chair(s), investigators, and contribute to working groups, staff meetings, and other committees as assigned

How to Apply:

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Screening of Applications Begins:

Anticipated Pay Range:

or hiring range $55,496 – $70,590.

or hiring range

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This position serves to organize and manage administrative support for the following federal- state- or institutionally- mandated Radiation Safety Committees under the auspices of the Office of Research Committee Support (ORCS), for research regulatory compliance: Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC) – Federally mandated under the FDA, the Committee reviews and approves all research involving radioactive drug use in human subjects, concurrent with the Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB). The RDRC research review is performed in accordance with mandated federal regulations. Committee on Ionizing Radiation (CIR) – State mandated Committee. The CIR provides oversight of the entire Radiation Safety Program, reviews and approves all research involving radioactive materials in research on behalf of the University. Committee on Ionizing Radiation for Human Use (HuCIR) – Committee reviews and approves all research involving use of radioactive materials in humans.

– this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1 day per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Regulatory Compliance through the auspices of the Office of Research Committee Support (ORCS) exercises regulatory compliance and compliance oversight for research conducted at CU Denver campuses and off-site laboratories. This responsibility includes management of research protocol review for the Committees governing the use of animals, biological, chemical or radioactive materials (in humans or animals). In this capacity, ORCS provides the administrative support for the Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC), the Committee on Ionizing Radiation (CIR), and the Human Use Committee on Ionizing Radiation (HuCIR), to assure regulatory compliance and safety oversight for research activities and materials in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations which govern the use of radioactive materials in research. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5706542&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Natalie Serkova, Natalie.Serkova@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5706542&targetURL=Natalie.Serkova@cuanschutz.edu)

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 17, 2024.

The starting salary range () for this position has been established as The above salary range () represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5706542&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5706542&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) ​.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5706542&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5706542&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Research Services : Hybrid Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 21093 – ADM AVCRC – Administration : Full-time : Oct 3, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Natalie Serkova Posting Contact Email: Natalie.Serkova@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5706542&targetURL=Natalie.Serkova@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00653169jeid-5d3cb913d7df184bb6afa0dc8c5174e5

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.