Research Compliance Coordinator-Senior
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Legal
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Dec 9, 2025
Under limited supervision, responsible for developing and presenting educational materials to compliance officials, staff, regulatory committee members, and the research community to increase awareness of, and compliance with human subject, laboratory animal, or biologically infectious agent regulations.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
- Requires significant research regulatory knowledge.
- Research-related work experience within a large multiple affiliate organization.
- Working knowledge of complex Federal, State and Local research and HIPAA related regulations.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems and work independently.
- Able to multitask and set priorities in a highly demanding environment.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
- Familiar with medical terminology.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.
- Working knowledge of IRB regulations and obtaining informed consent.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree degree or equivalent is required.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certification in an applicable field (e.g. CIP, CPIA, CCRC/CCRA, or CCRP) is preferred.
- Ensures the institution's compliance with policies regarding the use of human subjects, laboratory animals or biologically infectious agents in research.
- Develops and implements compliance program components including protocol and consent form review, record keeping, monthly and annual reporting, program evaluation and other compliance issues that meet the regulations and the institution's policies and procedures - utilizing the institution's conflict of interest application.
- Provides education, advice and assistance to compliance officials, regulatory committee members, investigators, research staff, and office staff to increase awareness of, and compliance with human subject regulations; integrates lessons learned into educational materials.
- Responsible for the management and oversight the conflict of interest committee.
- Evaluates processes and policies, and recommends changes; impacts budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change.
- Secures the cooperation of and coordinates with applicable institutional offices, affiliated institutions, or regulatory/accrediting agencies.
- Assists in preparation of information and reports for grant submissions and or budget analysis.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.