Institutional Review Board Analyst

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Southern California supports interdisciplinary research collaborations, promotes research, and provides services to uphold ethical research standards. USC’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) ensures that research involving people complies with the Belmont Principles, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and institutional policies. The HRPP provides direct oversight to the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Reporting to an IRB Lead Analyst, the IRB Analyst is a full-time professional staff member who supports the IRB’s day-to-day operations. The role reviews minimal-risk biomedical and social behavioral research proposals, helps determine the appropriate review level, communicates required changes and review decisions, and evaluates investigators’ responses. The Analyst also supports investigators and study personnel with operational questions and keeps current on changes to laws, regulations, and technology that may affect HRPP operations.

Requirements

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum experience: 1 year, with combined experience and education accepted as a substitute for minimum work experience.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and laws, and routine policies and ethical practices for research involving people.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values through ideas, words, and actions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree.
Two years of experience.
Previous experience in research and/or working in an IRB.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and laws, and routine policies and ethical practices for research involving people.

Responsibilities

Promote inclusive relationships and unbiased opportunities for contributions in keeping with the USC Code of Ethics.
Review minimal-risk biomedical and social behavioral research proposals for compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures.
Under supervision, make initial determinations about the necessary level of review, identify issues that must be addressed for approval under exempt and expedited procedures, and record findings in tracking software in a timely manner.
Compose detailed correspondence describing concerns, required changes, and the rationale for decisions and requested changes for studies determined to be no greater than minimal risk.
Evaluate investigators’ responses to requested changes and advise whether IRB approval requirements have been met.
Serve as a point of contact for questions, decision-making, and problem-solving concerning day-to-day IRB operations, including technical problems and questions from investigators and study personnel.
Monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and technology environments that may affect operations, and inform senior management and staff of updates in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain an appropriate network of professional contacts.
Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations.
Attend HRPP Summits in person, relevant meetings, seminars, and conferences, and maintain or pursue required or desirable certifications, if applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.