IR‑Research Compliance and Reporting Specialist

IR‑4 Research Compliance and Reporting Specialist

Department: FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science-JM
Location: The Ohio State University – Wooster Campus

Type of position: Part-time, intermittent.

The IR‑4 Research Compliance and Reporting Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful execution, documentation, and regulatory compliance of IR‑4 field and laboratory trials conducted at The Ohio State University’s Wooster research facilities. This position ensures that all study activities, raw data, and final research reports meet the standards required under the IR‑4 Project, including EPA Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, IR‑4 operational procedures, and internal QA/QC expectations.

The specialist works collaboratively with faculty, research staff, study directors, and IR‑4 regional and national coordinators to ensure accurate reporting, timely submission, and continuous adherence to compliance protocols.

• Ensure post‑research compliance and accurate documentation of IR‑4 field and laboratory trials.
• Review and verify all trial data, prepare comprehensive IR‑4 research reports for the 2025 cycle, and ensure reports meet IR‑4, GLP, and protocol standards.
• Serve as a communication link between OSU Wooster research teams, IR‑4 coordinators, and study directors to resolve data issues, maintain accuracy, and manage timelines.
• Follow IR‑4 submission procedures, implement revisions, maintain clear documentation of all edits.
• Conduct QC checks, participate in QA audits, address audit findings, and support GLP‑compliant corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and research staff, assist in training, contribute to process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field or relevant experience with research data collection or compliance.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to follow SOPs.

• Familiarity with IR‑4 and GLP standards.
• Experience with QA/QC processes.
• Strong coordination skills.

This job profile is a Research Technician 3 (T3 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion;

treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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