I GOT THE JOB!!

I GOT THE JOB! I GOT THE JOOO-OOB! Ok, if you are reading this, then you know by now that I received a job offer yesterday. I have been looking for a change for quite a while, and I am happy to say that I may well have found the perfect job...it is at least a step up, on every level.

Here is the original job description:

Coordinates functions involved with the administration of the IUB Human Subjects Committee (HSC) daily activities and all operational procedures involved with processing research using human subjects on the IUB campus. Ensures that the integrity of research protocol review conforms to federal audit policies and regulations covered by the IU Assurance Office with the federal Office for Human Research Protection. Manages ongoing success of all research at IUB. Advises regional campus compliance coordinators. Participates in educational activities for IUB researchers and departments. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressive responsibility and experience with human subjects regulations required. A combination of related education and experience may be considered. Must have high level of proficiency in computer-based and electronic office technology and excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and accurately and manage multiple priorities. The ability to work well with a wide range of people in a high-traffic area essential. Five years experience preferred. Note: Include a reference section in your resume with contact information for three professional references.

And as if THAT is not enough, get a load of the title: Assistant Director of Reasearch Compliance-Human Subjects

WHOA! That is actually what drew me to the position in the first place. When I originally read the description, I had no idea what the position actuall was, but I loved the title and the fact that it is a professional level position at IU. On a whim, I wrote up a quick cover letter and adjusted my resume a little bit and submitted it without a second though. A few weeks later, I got a phone call inviting me for a telephone interview! Woo-hoo. This led to an interview with three Human Subjects Services Directors and ultimately to my job offer.

I have to tell you, I spent more time preparing for this interview than I ever have for any interview that I have ever had. I learned all about the company, spent hours carefully crafting the perfect answers to anticipated interview questions, and trying to come up with a "theme" that I would try to stick to if I got caught off guard. It totally worked.

So, let me now tell you what I know about the job. Despite the fancy title, this position does not have quite as much cloute as one might expect with a title like "Assitant Director." There are two other people in the same position, and they call us "screeners." The primary responsibility is to review applications for research involving the use of human subjects. This involvement could include surveys, simple behavioral observation, medical tests and other clinical trials...anything that involves gathering any kind of information and using it for research with the intention to publish.

I will be responsible for reviewing these applications for completeness and to make sure that all studies comply with human subjects research laws and regulations.

I guess that's really all I know about the work. Lots of reading and writing, which is what I am looking forward to most. My office will be in the Carmichael Center in downtown Bloomington...very close to a lot fo great restaurants...so maybe not so good for my diet. BUT I can walk or bike to work in the same amount of time that it currently takes to drive, so hopefully the added opportunity for exercise will offset the added temptation to run to dunkin donuts for an iced latte.

And most important of all, the salary. It is classified as a professional position throguh IU, so you get excellent benefits...more PTO, better retirement contributions, and more money! I'm not going to be so gouche as to reveal the exact salary, but I will say that I will be getting a 28% raise in addition to an increase in benefits. Not too shabby!!

Summer

The first day of summer is officially June 21st, but to me, summer began right after I tasted my first fresh raspberry of the season.


I bought a half pint yesterday and I finished them in less than 12 hours. They are on sale at Bloomingfoods this week! What's next?? Raspberry pie? White chocolate raspberry cheesecake? Raspberry tart with mascarpone custard?? Probably none of the above because we are on spending lock-down, but I will be indulging in a few more containers before the summer's over, that's for sure.