Research Compliance Specialist I

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine compliance activities related to research compliance, including human subjects, animal care, conflict of interest and/or export control. This position is reserved for use in departments that have institutional oversight of research. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in job related field plus one year of related experience; OR a combination of related education and or experience equal to five years.

Nice To Haves

Works toward attainment of Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a working knowledge of federal regulations, state requirements, institutional policies, and guidance applicable to human subject research.
Applies established requirements and HRPP procedures to conduct administrative and regulatory pre-review of human subject research submissions and identifies missing information, inconsistencies, and routine compliance concerns during IRB review.
Supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Research Protection Program and Institutional Review Board (IRB), including processing submissions: initials, modifications, renewals, incidents, withdrawals, and study closures.
Assists with IRB meeting preparation and participates in IRB meetings, HRPP staff meetings, and professional development activities.
Contributes to efforts to improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of HRPP processes and services.
Serves as a resource to researchers, students, and research staff regarding human subject research requirements and HRPP processes.
Communicates with researchers regarding submission status, required revisions, study expiration, renewals, incidents, approvals, and other regulatory or administrative matters, referring complex questions to appropriate HRPP personnel.
Facilitates user access and assists researchers with navigating Cayuse Human Ethics and other electronic systems used for human research oversight.
Creates, maintains, and accurately enters information related to IRB submissions, reviews, communications, and outreach.
Maintains complete and accurate regulatory and administrative records, generates routine reports, reviews data for accuracy, identifies discrepancies, and assists with maintaining reliable data to support HRPP operations and reporting requirements.
Serves as a liaison with applicable compliance divisions and the Office of Research Services on routine matters involving human subject research.
Assists in developing, maintaining, and distributing educational and communication materials for researchers, students, community members, research participants, and IRB reviewers and supports HRPP education and outreach activities.
Participates in training, professional development, and continuing education to expand knowledge of human subject research protections and emerging regulatory requirements.
Works toward attainment of Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.