IRB Senior Analyst

University of California-Irvine • Irvine, CA

281d • $77,000 - $92,550 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Human Research Protections (HRP) within the Office of Research is responsible for ensuring the ethical and equitable treatment of all human research subjects in studies conducted by UCI faculty, staff, and students for which Institutional Review Board (IRB) review is required. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state laws and University polices, as well as national standards for research involving human participants. HRP staff work directly with the IRB reviewers, investigators, and their staff to assist them with ensuring compliance with IRB requirements for the review human research applications.

Requirements

• Demonstrated self-discipline and sound, independent judgment completing complex assignments.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply all relevant Federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and federal guidance documents.
• Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking and writing.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of complex documents.
• Proficiency with computers, including the ability to operate personal computer software with sophisticated retrieval, storage, and merging capabilities.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting, prioritize work, and follow through on routine assignments with minimal direction.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3-5 years of experience in human research protections, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research design; scientific research concepts and terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, technical, and professional support to the human research protections program.
• Apply federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and guidelines to promote best practices.
• Interact frequently with investigators and other organizational departments to resolve research compliance issues.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Review and analyze human research protocols in accordance with federal regulations and human research policies.
• Develop complex memos detailing IRB review decisions.
• Manage protocol review information in electronic formats.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree