Sr. Training and Compliance Specialist (Vice Provost Research)

Sr. Training And Compliance Specialist (Vice Provost Research)

We are seeking a Sr. Oversight Training & Compliance Specialist to support the mission of the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) and ensure university compliance with federal regulations and policies governing the use of animals in research and ensure that the animal program remains fully accredited.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the semi-annual inspections of all Johns Hopkins University facilities where animals are housed or used in research, teaching, or testing.
• Manage the documentation and tracking of inspection outcomes, including deficiency notices, follow-up actions, and reports of noncompliance.
• Conduct monthly compliance rounds of animal facilities, satellite housing locations, and laboratories to monitor adherence to standards.
• Partner with the Training & Compliance Manager to conduct targeted compliance inspections during the winter and summer months.
• Investigate, assess, and report animal-related noncompliance concerns under the direction of the Training & Compliance Manager.
• Lead the coordination and review of animal use protocols and maintain accurate records of submissions.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Research Animal Resources (RAR) and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to ensure aligned compliance practices.
• Assist in the coordination of daily operations for the Training & Compliance Specialist, under the guidance of the Training & Compliance Manager.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable federal and state regulations and institutional policies governing the use of animals in research.
• Conduct literature reviews to support regulatory compliance and training efforts.
• Develop educational materials, deliver classroom instruction, and provide hands-on training to laboratory and animal care personnel.
• Coordinate and conduct post-approval monitoring (PAM) visits to labs and satellite facilities, including interviews with staff and reviews of logs, records, and equipment.
• Evaluate the competency of animal care and research personnel in awake animal use procedures through direct observation.
• Collaborate with the Training & Compliance Manager to design and disseminate communication and training materials.
• Review approved protocols to extract relevant information for alignment with AAALAC International's Program Description.
• Serve as a non-voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and present reports and updates on noncompliance issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Technical Skills And Expected Level Of Proficiency

• Animal Research Protocol Management - Intermediate
• Animal Welfare Compliance - Intermediate
• Compliance Auditing - Intermediate
• Documentation - Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
• Literature Review: Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
• Record Keeping - Intermediate
• Training and Development - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Animal Sciences, or related field.
• Three years of related experience in laboratory animal research, laboratory animal care, or a training and compliance position.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.