Hybrid IRB & Research Compliance Associate

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in the Greater Houston area is seeking a Research Compliance Associate to ensure ethical review of human subjects research. The role is hybrid, working with the Office of Research, with a defined salary range and standard Monday–Friday hours.

The incumbent will support the research protections program, assist IRB actions, educate investigators, and help prepare minutes and documentation for compliance reviews.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical and programmatic support to the research subject protections program.
• Supports one board/month and corresponding Institutional Review Board (IRB) actions for that board.
• Maintains positive working relationship with chair, vice-chair and board members.
• Provides customer service and education to IRB members and Principal Investigators for protocols assigned to board.
• Previews all research protocol/consent forms.
• Provides expedited approvals/exemptions for research.
• Recommends revision and action for requirements to Principal Investigator/Administrative Contact.
• Establishes anticipated quorum for each meeting.
• Assigns protocols according to IRB member attendance and expertise.
• Serves as point of contact when IRB members identify protocol issues that merit 'table' or 'disapproval.'
• Assures key ethical/regulatory issues are adequately discussed in full board meetings.
• Prepares meeting minutes according to required regulations.
• Reviews replies for completion of modifications according to full board criteria for administrative review and approval of minor amendments.
• Serves on quality improvement/accreditation teams as requested.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years of relevant experience

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in the Greater Houston area is seeking a Research Compliance Associate to ensure ethical review of human subjects research. The role is hybrid, working with the Office of Research, with a defined salary range and standard Monday–Friday hours.

The incumbent will support the research protections program, assist IRB actions, educate investigators, and help prepare minutes and documentation for compliance reviews.