IRB Analyst II

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center, Remote

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108540

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The IRB Analyst will join the Human Subjects Protection Program Office (HSPPO) as a key player in reviewing human subject’s research protocols submitted to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB Analyst provides high quality support to the research community at the University of Louisville. This position supports the Institutional Review Board (IRB) by conducting reviews of research submissions and educating researchers across the university on IRB/HSPPO policies and procedures. This position focuses heavily on ensuring human subjects research projects that are submitted to the IRB for review are in compliance with federal, state and local research regulations and policies. Utilizing excellent customer service and analytical skills, this individual will work with research investigators and research team members in processing IRB submissions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analysis of assigned IRB submissions (initial submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, etc.) to ensure accuracy of the information presented and ensure local/state/federal requirements are met. Upon analysis, making preliminary determinations based on knowledge of human subjects' protection policies and regulations.

• Providing researchers with customer-oriented support to assist in preparation of submissions to the IRB by offering training sessions and educational materials.

• Providing administrative support to the HSPPO by assisting in drafting and developing internal and external documents and procedure information.

• Providing administrative support to the UofL IRBs by conducting meeting preparatory tasks, following federal regulations for IRB meetings, documenting determinations and relaying determinations to research team members.

• The IRB Analyst will have the opportunity to support research that will have a significant community and societal impact.

• The Human Subjects Protection Program Office of the Executive VP for Research and Innovation strive to exceed customer expectations and seeks a candidate with proven customer support, analytical skills and interpersonal skills. Candidates should demonstrate sound decision making and balanced judgment, along with the flexibility of thought and style necessary to maximize the benefit to university stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Effective critical thinking skills to analyze and apply research regulations and policies.

• Experience working in an HSPP environment and interpreting regulations related to human subject's research.

• Certified IRB Processional (CIP), Certified Clinical Research Profession (CCRP), or other human subjects research certification.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$79,540.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$52,993.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.