IRB Program Analyst

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

2h • $53,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Research Administration Department is searching for an IRB Program Analyst! The IRB Program Analyst I plays an integral role in the review of human subjects research at Temple University. The incumbent works with the university's research community and affiliated offices to help researchers meet compliance requirements for the approval of their research, while ensuring the research remains compliant throughout its life. This position is a hybrid position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of IRB experience and/or regulatory compliance experience in a research or clinical setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (e.g., drafting and submitting IRB protocols as a study coordinator, grad student, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of complex federal regulations, ethical issues, institutional policies, and other federal agency requirements governing human subjects’ research.
• Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel or similar software programs
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely, including fluency in cloud- or remote-based computer environments and video conferences.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse constituent population, including remotely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including training skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of current regulations, guidelines, and trends influencing the conduct of human subjects research.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field that included working with human subjects.
• Experience with biomedical human research.

Responsibilities

• Conducting review of IRB protocol submissions, continuing reviews, and amendments to approved studies
• Assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) in developing and submitting protocols and informed consent forms by offering expertise in study design, regulations regarding human subjects research, and navigating our submission process
• Identifying issues or concerns and working with the PI to ensure that the issues are resolved prior to the IRB committee meetings, thereby decreasing the length of the IRB review process of submissions
• Developing training tools for the research community to provide guidance on the preparation of IRB submissions
• The IRB Program Analyst I must maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations as well as policies, guidelines and ethical codes related to the protection of human subjects in research.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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