Regulatory Coordinator at University of Pittsburgh

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This position involves extensive contact with the research community; as such, the employee must be able to demonstrate competence in oral and written professional communications as the employee will personally and electronically communicate with members of the research community on a regular basis.

Animal Research Protections Supports the activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), which prospectively reviews and approves activities requiring vertebrate animals, audits ongoing animal studies, inspects animal use areas, and trains individuals engaged in animal research.

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Serves as point of contact for regulatory affairs and responds to inquiries related to all state, local, federal, and industrial compliance policies and regulations. Creates various tracking and regulatory documents and provides status updates on visit report entries. Coordinates trade compliance training for faculty and staff and performs various administrative duties.

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Working with computers, e-mail, memos, telephone communications and follow up.

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The position is primarily sedentary, however the employee may need to travel to other locations on campus to attend meetings, site visits or make deliveries, and must be able to lift 10 pounds.

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