Washington State University
IACUCComplianceSpecialist
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“IACUC Compliance Specialist at Washington State University. Skills: IACUC compliance assurance, Monitoring and auditing research projects for compliance, Consulting with researchers on protocol conformance, Ensuring animal housing and study area maintenance, Providing training to researchers and staff, Drafting IACUC policies and SOPs. Serve as lead for IACUC compliance assurance.. Monitor and audit all research projects within the program to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and”
Industry & Context.
Identify compliance issues; Recommend corrective action
Requires a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area., Knowledge of laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies dealing with the humane care and use of animals in research and teaching, including the Federal Animal Welfare Act, the US Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals., Knowledge of the principles of animal health, welfare and husbandry., Skills to use computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation programs., Skills to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Nice to Have
Degree in physics, biology, microbiology, public health, animal science, animal behavior, or similar discipline, or equivalent combination of education, certification, registration and license., LATG or CMAR certification., Certified Professional IACUC Administrator., Experience working in an IACUC office., Experience supervising a laboratory animal facility or working in a research laboratory., Experience working with a wide variety of animals including traditional and nontraditional laboratory animals., Experience participating in field studies involving animals., Experience in conducting and coordinating inspections.
What You'll Do.
Serve as lead for IACUC compliance assurance.
Monitor and audit all research projects within the program to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and University policies related to the use of animal in research and teaching.
Identify compliance issues
recommend corrective action
and report to proper authority.
Consult with Principal Investigators and other faculty and staff to bring their research into conformance with review protocols and standards.
Ensure that all animal housing and study areas are maintained as required by federal
Provide appropriate training and training material to researchers
research staff and animal care staff.
and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to verify University wide compliance with state and federals laws and AAALAC accreditation standards.
Ensure that all research and teaching activities involving animals are reviewed
and that all documents required by federal
and policies are attained.
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Full Job Description
**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:** June 9, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. **Available Title(s):** 1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator **Business Title:** IACUC Compliance Specialist **Employee Type:** Admin. Professional **Position Details:** **The Opportunity:** This position serves as lead for IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) compliance assurance. Responsibilities include monitoring and auditing all research projects within the program to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and University policies related to the use of animal in research and teaching. The WSU Animal Care and Use Program is a system wide program covering research and teaching activities with animals at all campus locations. Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective action, and report to proper authority. Consult with Principal Investigators and other faculty and staff to bring their research into conformance with review protocols and standards. Ensure that all animal housing and study areas are maintained as required by federal, state, and University laws, regulations, and policies. Provide appropriate training and training material to researchers, research staff and animal care staff. Draft IACUC policy, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to verify University wide compliance with state and federals laws and AAALAC accreditation standards. This position will ensure that all research and teaching activities involving animals are reviewed, approved, and that all documents required by federal, state, and University laws, regulations, and policies are attained. **Summary of Duties:** 45% Compliance Officer 30% IACUC Coordination 10% Training 10% Project Start-up 5% Other duties as assigned **Additional Information:** This is a **full-time** (100**%** FTE), **permanent** position. This position is overtime **eligible.** **Monthly Salary:** $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | _
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