Human Subjects Research - Research Analyst

Ripple Effect•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ripple Effect is seeking a Human Subjects Research Research Analyst with regulatory and oversight experience in biomedical human subjects research to support the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) compliance assurance program. The role provides high-level research administration support and reports human subjects research recommendations to executive management while working with senior scientists as part of a Human Research Protection Group (HRPG) team. The analyst reviews human subjects research protocols and related submissions, supports protocol development and review, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines. The position also provides regulatory-based written reviews, assists with complex regulatory and ethical issues, and maintains protocol files and information management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a life science, biomedical, or related field.
Six years of relevant professional experience.
Experience applying laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing human subjects research and cadaver use in research involving human subjects.
Experience making regulatory review recommendations to address deficiencies or noncompliance in human research conduct.
Prior professional experience related to quality control and/or quality assurance.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate with various individuals and teams across a dynamic and diverse research enterprise.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, relying on personal resources and initiative.
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to execute instructions, and commitment to quality and compliance.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a life science, biomedical, or related field.
Relevant certifications, such as CIP or SOCRA.
CITI training in accordance with local IRB policy.
Experience serving on or administering an IRB.
Experience as a government contractor supporting biomedical or health research programs within DHS or other federal systems.
Intermediate experience applying generative AI, automation tools, and structured data techniques to support labor estimating, pricing analytics, proposal benchmarking, and decision-making while maintaining appropriate human oversight and quality controls.
Ability to travel locally, regionally, and/or nationally.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive reviews and evaluations of human subjects research protocol submissions, including amendments or addenda, continuing review reports, protocol continuations under new awards, and final study reports.
Provide real-time assistance with the development and review of DHS-supported research protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure ongoing compliance with Federal, DHS, state, local, and other human subjects protection regulations and guidelines.
Prepare regulatory-based written reviews using standardized checklists, identifying deficiencies and areas of noncompliance in protocol submissions.
Support the DHS HRPG Lead Analyst and relevant federal staff in analyzing complex regulatory and ethical issues.
Provide administrative support for reporting recommendations to executive management.
Actively manage and update protocol files and information management systems related to protocol review.