Institutional Review Board (IRB) Regulatory Analyst, Part-Time, 2nd Available Position

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is seeking an experienced Institutional Review Board (IRB) Regulatory Analyst for a part-time position at its Detroit campus. The IRB Administration Office ensures that human participant research activities at Wayne State University (WSU) and its affiliates comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accreditation standards. The IRB Regulatory Analyst will provide expert analysis and conduct reviews of minimal-risk research submissions, including expedited amendments, expedited continuing reviews, and minimal risk initial submissions. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and ethical standards for the protection of research participants. The analyst will evaluate submission materials for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory appropriateness, communicate with IRB Administration staff, investigators, and study teams to resolve review issues, and facilitate timely, consistent, and well-documented determinations. This position reports to the Director, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in health, bioethics, health sciences, social sciences, regulatory affairs, research administration, public administration, or related field.
• Intermediate (3 to 4 years’ job-related experience).
• Experience conducting, supporting, or reviewing research involving human participants.
• Experience in evaluating IRB submissions, understanding research design, and assessing participant protections.
• Knowledge of U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), etc. regulations and guidelines; Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) standards; and institutional policies.
• Understanding of complex regulatory requirements and institutional policies regarding the approval of human participant research.
• In depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding the protection of humans in research.
• Ability to negotiate/mediate with a variety of professionals including scientists and physician investigators, and a diverse research community.
• Strong understanding of all the technical terminology involved in the work to decide which research projects and protocols need to be discussed.
• Appointment to applicable institutional review board/committees at time of hire.
• Knowledge and experience with university policies, procedures, and practices surrounding the approval of research.
• Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work under extreme pressure, and function independently.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and research representatives from a variety of diverse backgrounds are required and are essential to succeed in this position.
• Attention to detail and ability to continuously multi-task in a fast-paced work environment is essential to succeed in this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct expert regulatory and institutional review and analysis of minimal-risk research submissions, including initial minimal risk submissions, expedited amendments, and expedited continuing reviews.
• Evaluate IRB submission materials for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and regulatory appropriateness; identify needed revisions or clarifications.
• Communicate with IRB Administration staff, investigators, and study teams to resolve review issues and provide guidance regarding IRB requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate review of documentation, determinations, correspondence, and records to support timely and consistent IRB decisions.
• Support compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, ethical standards, and accreditation requirements through consistent application of IRB procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of human participant protection requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level