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). Benefits: Apply tot his job