Careers in Quality

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:Research Integrity & Compliance (RIC) is a unit within the USF system vice presidential area, Research & Innovation.  The main function of RIC is to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to the responsible conduct of research.  The Division is responsible for such programs as the Human Research Protection, Animal Safety, Diving Safety, Radiation Safety, Biosafety, Scientific Misconduct, Conflicts of Interest in Research, and HIPAA, among others.  RIC has 34 employees and an annual budget of nearly $3 million.  Clients are U