IRB Analyst

Department

RESEARCH COMPLIANCE (UA-RCIN-IUINA)

Department Information

The IU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), within Office for Research Compliance, is responsible for ensuring that the human subject research conducted at IU campuses and affiliated hospitals is done in ethically compliant manner. The day-to-day operations of the IU Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are administered and supported by the IU Human Subjects Office (HSO). Some HSO staff conduct preliminary review of all research submitted to the IRB to ensure that it is in an acceptable form for the IRB to review. HSO staff provide guidance to researchers as to whether an activity requires IRB review.

Job Summary

• Conducts pre-review of submissions to the designated IRB of new protocols, continuing reviews, and modifications to approved studies
• Provides risk management for IRB submissions. Review of correspondence and conducting quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborates with other IRB officers of administration and staff to ensure uniformity of review and compliance with IRB standard operating procedures and applicable federal and state regulations
• Serves on relevant IRB administrative committees, such as the Policy Committee, or the Education and Training Committee
• Maintains up to date knowledge of state and federal regulations and policies, guidelines and ethical codes related to the protection of human subjects in research
• May Supervise lower IRB Analysts

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Advanced career level, but may be filled at the Career career level depending on the candidates qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Advanced Career Level Requirements:

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in a science or health related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of experience preferably in IRB administration.

Preferred

• 5 years of experience of research compliance, or regulatory experience, including high level interactions with government agencies, faculty, and staff.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or other relevant IRB-related professional certification upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Career Career Level Requirements:

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in relevant field preferably in IRB administration.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in a science or health related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 2 years of experience preferably in IRB administration.
• 2 years of experience of research compliance, or regulatory experience, including high level interactions with government agencies, faculty, and staff.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$70,000.00 - $72,000.00 annually, Advanced level

$60,000.00 - $62,000.00 annually, Career level

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Compliance

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