The University of Wisconsin-Madison is responsible for overseeing human participant research through its Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The IRB Analyst I will conduct pre-reviews of human subject research submissions and act as a liaison between IRB members and researchers, ensuring compliance with ethical principles and regulations.
Responsibilities
- IRB Analyst I/II: Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities. May contribute to education and training initiatives to campus stakeholder groups - 25%/15%
- IRB Analyst II: Serves as a subject matter expert for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program and may provide compliance administrative support for committees - 15%
- IRB Analyst II: Participates in unit and/or institutional committees - 10%
- IRB Analyst I/II: Analyzes compliance applications to assists faculty, researchers, administrative staff, compliance committees, and others to ensure institutional compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and policies - 40%/35%
- IRB Analyst II: Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to compliance with federal, state, local, and/or university regulations - 10%
- IRB Analyst I: Serves as a key resource for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program - 10%
- IRB Analyst I/II: Creates, maintains, and submits communication materials, and other compliance documents in accordance with established programmatic needs, laws, and regulations - 25%/15%
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask with attention to details
- Demonstrate independent work initiative and personal accountability, as well as, the ability to work as part of a team
- Proficiency with computer applications including MS Word and Excel
- To qualify for Analyst I: 0-2 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a competent submissions specialist
- To qualify for Analyst II: At least 2-5 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that suggests minimum training required to become a competent submissions specialist. Expected to have a good understanding of institutional policies and guidelines, as well as federal regulations that govern human subjects research
- Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines
- Familiarity with one or more electronic review systems to manage IRB applications
- Relevant work experience, such as working for an IRB, as a regulatory specialist, or study coordinator for human subjects research studies
- Knowledge of clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Competitively priced insurance plans
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts
- Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Company Overview
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities. It was founded in 1848, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.wisc.edu.
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