Research Compliance Officer

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a leading Australian biomedical research institute, focussed on translating outstanding discovery science into new diagnostics, treatments and cures for human diseases.

We are home to 470 world-class scientists, clinicians and students who work across five areas of unmet medical need: inflammation, reproductive health, newborn health, cancer and hormonal health.

Together with our precinct partners, Monash Health and Monash University, we deliver outstanding healthcare, education and world-class research. Working alongside clinicians, ensures our research is informed by clinical challenges and optimally positioned for implementation into healthcare.

Co-located within the Institute, and shared with our partners, are nine state-of-the-art Technology

Platforms and a Clinical Trials Facility, providing the optimum environment for scientists, clinicians and our collaborators to move breakthrough discoveries to patient care.

The Institute has an active program for the patenting and commercialisation of technologies, including those developed in conjunction with academic and commercial collaborators.

We nurture and inspire the next generation of scientists and clinicians by educating and training more than 180 students each year, predominantly through our academic affiliation with Monash University.

Our worldwide scientific and medical collaborations provide a foundation for transformative healthcare programs across the globe.

About the role

This position will play a lead role in coordinating and managing research and laboratory compliance programs, including implementation of recommendations arising from the various audit programs, supporting local OHS policy implementation and monitoring, and ensuring local areas and lab managers are assisted with laboratory and facility matters. The position has overall responsibility for ensuring appropriate safety practices and procedures are developed and implemented throughout all laboratories. This position will also maintain all relevant licences and permits required for operation in the assigned spaces.

 A key responsibility of this role is to advise Hudson staff and researchers on the relevant policies and procedures, Commonwealth and State Legislative and Regulatory requirements, relevant Australian Standards, and the reporting processes required by regulatory bodies. You will have relevant experience, knowledge, maturity and an ability to apply standards and regulations to the research sector. You will use your highly developed communication skills to provide comprehensive, high-quality and proactive advice and support on appropriate Research Compliance frameworks. You will assist with the development, implementation and delivery of research and laboratory resources and training programs for a wide range of people including research and professional staff and students.

You will be expected to establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external and to collaborate with these stakeholders to inform and monitor compliance and non-compliance. The Research Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring all Research Compliance and the preparation of reports. This Research Compliance Officer will report to the Health & Safety Manager and maintain close working relationships with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team and Laboratory and Technical Services (LATS) team.

Selection Criteria Overview - (see position description for full criteria)

Education/Qualifications

1. The appointee will have a relevant tertiary degree and a minimum of 3 years laboratory management and Research Compliance experience Knowledge and skills:

2. Demonstrate standards and values by acting in the best interest of your employer; displaying service excellence by striving to deliver beyond expectations and taking ownership of the delivery; and value working collaboratively, connecting with people and building relationships in your workplace

3. Extensive experience and demonstrated achievement in a similar role

4. Knowledge of or demonstrated capacity to understand and interpret the legislation, regulations and standards that impact research involving biological agents

5. Demonstrated knowledge of OGTR regulatory requirements and proven experience working within a PC2 containment facility

6. Highly effective interpersonal skills with significant experience in developing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships

7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If you want to build your future with an organisation that is all about making an impact, improving lives and inspiring others please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications open until 5pm Friday 23rd February 2024 - Only shortlisted candidates will be

contacted for interview

Enquiries - **@Hudson.org.au 

Hudson Institute is committed to empowering our people and harnessing their diversity to build an inclusive and equitable work environment. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders, diverse cultures and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identifies, and all age groups to apply.

As Hudson Institute is located within a Healthcare setting, the CHO (and Monash Health) mandatory vaccination mandates apply to all Hudson employees. As part of the application process, evidence of an immunisation history statement or COVID -19 Digital Certificate is required. No offers of employment will be made without the appropriate evidence being provided.