RESEARCH COMPLIANCE
Department Information
The IU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), within the Office for Research Compliance, is responsible for ensuring that the human subject research conducted at IU campuses and affiliated hospitals is done in ethically compliant manner. The day-to-day operations of the IU Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are administered and supported by the IU Human Subjects Office (HSO). Some HSO staff conduct preliminary review of all research submitted to the IRB to ensure that it is in an acceptable form for the IRB to review. HSO staff provide guidance to researchers as to whether an activity requires IRB review.
Job Summary
- Conducts pre-review of submissions to the designated IRB of new protocols, continuing reviews, and modifications to approved studies
- Provides risk management for IRB submissions. Review of correspondence and conducting quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborates with other IRB officers of administration and staff to ensure uniformity of review and compliance with IRB standard operating procedures and applicable federal and state regulations
- Serves on relevant IRB administrative committees, such as the Policy Committee, or the Education and Training Committee
- Maintains up to date knowledge of state and federal regulations and policies, guidelines and ethical codes related to the protection of human subjects in research
- May Supervise lower IRB Analysts
Qualifications
This position is posted at the Advanced career level, but may be filled at the Career career level depending on the candidate’s qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.
Advanced Career Level Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or health related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
• 5 years of experience preferably in IRB administration.
Preferred
• 5 years of experience of research compliance, or regulatory experience, including high level interactions with government agencies, faculty, and staff.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or other relevant IRB-related professional certification upon date of hire
SKILLS
Required
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Career Career Level Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferably in IRB administration.
Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or health related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
• 2 years of experience preferably in IRB administration.
• 2 years of experience of research compliance, or regulatory experience, including high level interactions with government agencies, faculty, and staff.
SKILLS
Required
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary
$70,000.00 – $72,000.00 annually, Advanced level
$60,000.00 – $62,000.00 annually, Career level
To apply, click here and search for “IRB Analyst”.