Position Overview
Summary The incumbent serves as a Facility Research Compliance Officer (RCO) at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (SNHCS). This position is organizationally part of the Facility Director's Office and reports directly to the Facility Director. The RCO evaluates compliance with federal and VA requirements for the conduct of research which may include requirements in one or more of the following areas, the protection of human research subjects, laboratory animal welfare, and research safety and security Responsibilities Major Duties: Assigned areas of responsibility are dependent upon the particular needs of the SNHCS and its research programs in meeting VHA auditing, monitoring, and related research protection and oversight requirements. Performs ongoing research monitoring and auditing in assigned areas of responsibility. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with the facility Information Security Officer (ISO) and other individuals relevant to the assigned areas of resp...