Research Compliance Analyst 3 in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside

Overview

Job ID 38145232
Category Research and Development
Organization Research Innovation & Economic Development
Department Research Admin & Compliance
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $79,695 - $144,165
Date Posted November 12, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

UCR's Office of Research (ORC) Compliance promotes the highest standards of research excellence and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. The Research Compliance Analyst will be responsible for providing support and leadership to the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) as well as providing back up support, as needed, to the other compliance committees such as the Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO). The Research Compliance Analyst will serve as a resource to faculty and will ensure that federal and state laws, as well as UC policy, are applied correctly. The Research Compliance Analyst will work closely with faculty to facilitate the ethical conduct of research. This position also interacts with a variety of campus and system-wide offices to facilitate the management, administration and conduct of research.The full salary range for the Research Compliance Analyst is $79,695.00 - $144,165.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,812.50 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.There is one position available at various levels for the Research Compliance Analyst recruitments. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Research Compliance Analyst 3 (Job# 38145232), Research Compliance Analyst 4 (Job# 38146912), and Director of Research Protections (Job# 38147524). Applicants are encouraged to review all positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for all positions.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.	Required
Advanced degree in related area.	Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience.	Required
Experience working with research administration	Required
Professional experience in a higher education environment.	Preferred
Professional experience in a compliance or research environment.	Preferred

Certification Requirements

Certification	Requirement
Relevant compliance certification (if applicable).	Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition	Requirement
Travel	Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours	Required
Travel for business meetings and conferences.	Required
Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Required

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview