Institutional Review Board Analyst

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California's Human Research Protection Program seeks an IRB Analyst to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Institutional Review Board and ensure that research involving people adheres to Belmont Principles and applicable laws.

Reporting to an IRB Lead Analyst, this full-time role involves review, communications, tracking, and coordination with investigators to maintain ethically compliant, high-integrity research processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2 years of experience in research or IRB-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local regulations and ethical practices for human subjects research.

Responsibilities

• Review minimal risk biomedical and social behavioral research proposals for IRB approval.
• Determine level of review under supervisory guidance and document findings.

Skills

IRB procedures

Regulatory compliance

Federal regs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Office of Research and Innovation is implementing the University of Southern California's (USC's) strategic plan by building interdisciplinary research collaborations that address societal needs and by increasing the impact and prominence of our research. The office invests in research initiatives, promotes our research among sponsors, and provides services that ensure that USC achieves the highest ethical standards in its research.

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at USC ensures that research involving people is conducted consistent with the Belmont Principles and federal, state, local laws and regulations, and Institutional policies. The HRPP provides direct oversight to the Institutional Review Boards (IRB). Reporting to an IRB Lead Analyst, the IRB Analyst position is a full-time, professional staff member who plays an integral role in the day-to-day functions for the Institutional Review Board. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Job Accountabilities:

• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.
• Conducts reviews of minimal risk biomedical and social behavioral research proposals submitted to the IRB in compliance with Federal regulations and Institutional policies and procedures.
• Under supervision, makes an initial determination regarding the necessary level of review. Identifies issues or concerns that must be addressed to approve the research under the exempt and expedited procedures and records review findings in tracking software in a timely manner.
• Composes detailed correspondence that effectively describe concerns, required changes to make the study approvable, and the rationale for the decisions and requested changes for studies that are determined to be no greater than minimal risk.
• Anlayses and evaluates investigators' response to changes requested by the IRB and advises whether the requirements for IRB approval have been met.
• Serves as a point of contact for questions, and for decision-making and problem-solving for day-to-day IRB operations including the resolution of technical problems and questions of IRB investigators and study personnel.
• Develops and maintains awareness and knowledge of current changes within legal, regulatory, and technology environments that may affect operations. Ensures senior management and staff are informed of any changes and updates in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains an appropriate network of professional contacts.
• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Attends HRPP Summits (in person), relevant meetings, seminars and conferences and maintains continuity of or pursues any required or desirable certifications, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 2 years

Field of Expertise: Previous experience in research and/or previous experience in working in an IRB

• Knowledge of federal, state, local regulations and laws, and routine policies and ethical practices for research involving people

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

The hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $35.94. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.