IRB Analyst

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

4d • $62,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is responsible for providing financial and administrative assistance for 17 research centers, including research administration. The OVCR also administers a wide array of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) sponsored research programs on campus. The Institutional Review Boards (IRB) Office is located within the University of Wisconsin Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and oversees human participant research conducted at UW-Madison. The IRBs review biomedical and health sciences research projects, as well as education and social behavioral research projects to ensure that it meets ethical principles and complies with federal regulations, state laws, and university policies. The office works closely with a variety of constituencies including researchers, IRB members, regulatory support staff, post-approval monitoring groups, and offices across campus that support the research community. The successful candidate for this position will use their strong critical thinking skills and independent judgment to conduct pre-review of human subject research submissions, as well as act as a liaison between IRB members and researchers to resolve issues identified during the review process. The candidate will also conduct outreach and educational activities performed by the IRB Office and provide support for members of the research community by telephone, email, and in-person or virtual consultations.

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask with attention to details.
• Demonstrate independent work initiative and personal accountability, as well as, the ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computer applications including MS Word and Excel.
• To qualify for Analyst I: 0-2 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a competent submissions specialist.
• To qualify for Analyst II: At least 2-5 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that suggests minimum training required to become a competent submissions specialist. Expected to have a good understanding of institutional policies and guidelines, as well as federal regulations that govern human subjects research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Familiarity with one or more electronic review systems to manage IRB applications.
• Relevant work experience, such as working for an IRB, as a regulatory specialist, or study coordinator for human subjects research studies.
• Knowledge of clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities. May contribute to education and training initiatives to campus stakeholder groups - 25%/15%
• Serves as a subject matter expert for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program and may provide compliance administrative support for committees - 15%
• Participates in unit and/or institutional committees - 10%
• Analyzes compliance applications to assists faculty, researchers, administrative staff, compliance committees, and others to ensure institutional compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and policies - 40%/35%
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to compliance with federal, state, local, and/or university regulations - 10%
• Serves as a key resource for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program - 10%
• Creates, maintains, and submits communication materials, and other compliance documents in accordance with established programmatic needs, laws, and regulations - 25%/15%

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
• Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees