IRB Analyst

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is responsible for providing financial and administrative assistance for 17 research centers, including research administration. The OVCR also administers a wide array of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) sponsored research programs on campus.

The Office of Research Compliance, located within OVCR, is home to the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and the Office of the Institutional Review Boards (IRB). The IRBs oversee human participant research conducted at UW-Madison and include the Health Sciences (HS) IRB and the Minimal Risk Research (MRR) IRB. The IRBs review biomedical and health sciences research projects, as well as education and social behavioral research projects, to determine whether the research meets the federal criteria for approval. The office works closely with a variety of constituencies including researchers, IRB members, regulatory support staff, post-approval monitoring groups, and offices across campus that support the research community.

The successful candidate for this position will be able to conduct pre-review of human subject research submissions using independent judgement to assess compliance with federal and state regulations, institutional policies and standards, and research ethics and guidelines as well as act as a liaison between IRB members and researchers to resolve issues identified during the review process. The candidate will also conduct outreach and educational activities performed by the IRB Office and provide support for members of the research community by telephone, email, and in-person or virtual consultations.

Responsibilities:
Institution Review Board (IRB) Analyst I (CP097)
Institution Review Board (IRB) Analyst II (CP098)
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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required skills and experience:
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask
- 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

Well-qualified candidates will have the following preferred work experience:
- At least one year of 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
- Familiarity with web-based regulatory systems to manage IRB applications

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $62,000 Maximum $86,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should address how your educational and professional background align with the qualifications for this position. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample to determine the best-qualified applicants.

Contact:

Amanda Mayer
amanda.mayer@wisc.edu
608-265-1884
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

IRB Analyst I(CP097) or IRB Analyst II(CP098)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/ADMIN/HRPP

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

314389-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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