Research Compliance Analyst

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Research Compliance Analyst II (RCA) is a research administration and oversight professional with subject matter expertise and proficiency in human subject protections and research administration. The RCA II is responsible for ensuring institutional due diligence in compliance with regulations, laws, ethical principles and professional standards that govern the conduct of human subject research at OSF HealthCare. The RCA II performs comprehensive analysis, develops and provides educational & consultative support, and develops and contributes to continuous quality assurance & improvement efforts to maintain ethical standards and regulatory compliance. The RCA II acts as a liaison between research teams, the institution(s), and the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), safeguarding the interests of all parties & participants involved in the conduct and oversight of human subject research. The RCA II must exhibit a moderate level of expertise in the conceptualization and conduct of clinical and non-clinical research (i.e., protocol development and scientific method, data management, funding and billing), and must perform job duties with a level of independence that warrants minimal direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 years of experience in research regulatory compliance (e.g., Clinical Research Coordinator), human subject protection, institutional review board, research ethics, research compliance and/or a related field
• Current research professional certification (Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP))
• Clinical experience or working knowledge of clinical medicine (e.g., terminology, workflows).
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong computer proficiency, including experience with research-related databases and software systems.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail to apply specialized expertise to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships & produce optimal results.
• Self-driven & independent– taking initiative for continuous quality improvement and professional development.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently & independently– prioritizing & executing.
• Accountability to set and meet timelines/deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in both a heads-down, independent work environment as well as work on team projects collaboratively.
• Proficiency with identifying, interpreting, and applying the multiple regulatory frameworks governing conduct of research (e.g., OHRP, FDA, HIPAA, NIH).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences or other field related to research and/or health care
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in the broader field of research administration (e.g., grants, billing, contracts, protocol development)
• Academic and/or academic medical center work experience
• Experience in a healthcare/health system centralized/shared service infrastructure environment
• Experience conducting and/or formal oversight of human subject's research Post approval monitoring
• Project management
• Policy development
• Epic proficiency – specifically research functionality

Responsibilities

• Ensuring institutional due diligence in compliance with regulations, laws, ethical principles and professional standards that govern the conduct of human subject research at OSF HealthCare.
• Performing comprehensive analysis.
• Developing and providing educational & consultative support.
• Developing and contributing to continuous quality assurance & improvement efforts to maintain ethical standards and regulatory compliance.
• Acting as a liaison between research teams, the institution(s), and the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), safeguarding the interests of all parties & participants involved in the conduct and oversight of human subject research.
• Assessment/analysis/evaluation of complex clinical research protocols and accompanying regulatory materials.
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently & independently– prioritizing & executing.
• Accountability to set and meet timelines/deadlines.
• Working on team projects collaboratively.
• Identifying, interpreting, and applying the multiple regulatory frameworks governing conduct of research (e.g., OHRP, FDA, HIPAA, NIH).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

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