Research Compliance Analyst

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Research Compliance Analyst (RCA) is a research administration and oversight professional with subject matter expertise in human subject protections. The RCA 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 performs comprehensive analysis, provides educational & consultative support, and contributes to continuous quality assurance & improvement efforts to maintain ethical standards and regulatory compliance. The RCA 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 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 (for RCA I).
• 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 (for RCA II).
• Master’s degree (for RCA III).
• 6 years of experience in research regulatory compliance, research administration, human subject protection, institutional review board, research ethics, research compliance and/or a closely related field (for RCA III).
• 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.
• Clinical experience or working knowledge of clinical medicine (e.g., terminology, workflows) (for RCA II and III).
• Self-driven & independent– taking initiative for continuous quality improvement and professional development (for RCA II and III).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently & independently– prioritizing & executing (for RCA II and III).
• Accountability to set and meet timelines/deadlines (for RCA II and III).
• Ability to thrive in both a heads-down, independent work environment as well as work on team projects collaboratively (for RCA II and III).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences or other field related to research and/or health care.
• Experience conducting and/or formal oversight of human subject's research.
• Post approval monitoring.
• Project management.
• Policy development.
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.
• 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.
• Providing educational & consultative support.
• 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.
• 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 that includes 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: Entry Level