Misconduct Investigations Analyst – Regulatory Affairs
Job Description:
• Provide staff support for preliminary assessments, inquiries, and investigations of alleged research misconduct.
• Coordinate meetings of inquiry committees and investigative panels.
• Facilitate forensic analyses of digital and physical evidence.
• Review and analyze case materials involving plagiarism, data falsification, or fabrication.
• Ensure proper confidential record retention in accordance with federal and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel to prepare and submit required reports to federal agencies (e.g., ORI, NSF OIG).
• Draft official communications and summaries of investigative findings.
• Maintain secure and well-organized records for all misconduct cases.
• Support internal tracking systems for case progress, outcomes, and reporting metrics.
• Work remotely, supporting a clinical research academic university client; coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in law, ethics, research administration, or a related field.
• Experience in research compliance, investigations, or legal support in an academic or regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal research misconduct regulations (e.g., 42 CFR Part 93).
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Availability to work 20 to 30 hours per week and to work EST zone hours.
• Familiarity with forensic documentation tools, case management systems, or e-discovery platforms (preferred).
• Master’s degree, JD, or other advanced degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Direct experience supporting research misconduct assessments, inquiries, or investigations in a university setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of federal agency oversight processes (e.g., ORI, NSF OIG procedures) (preferred).
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