IRB Analyst

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 46,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an IRB Analyst in Lubbock, Texas. This role involves supporting the IRB Director with the review and approval processes for research involving human subjects, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations.

Preferred candidates will have 3 years of administrative office experience, and knowledge of research regulations. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in an administrative office setting.
• 2 years experience working in a research capacity, with understanding of federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the review and approval process for Institutional Review Board submissions.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, filing, and maintenance of all IRB records.

Skills

Administration

Research compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

5 years of related experience

Job description

IRB Analyst

Position Description: This role will assist and support the IRB Director and Sr. Analyst with committee tasks, analyzing and coordinating office services such as personnel, budget preparation and control, fiscal affairs, equipment utilization, records control, and special management studies.

Work Location: Lubbock | Shift: Day | Travel Required: Up to 25% | Pay Basis: Hourly | Pay Grade Minimum: 15 | Pay Grade Maximum: 33.75

Major/Essential Functions

• Facilitate the review and approval process for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
• Review IRB applications for completeness, accuracy, clarity and congruency. Determine action steps and document written findings for various stages of the review processes.
• Ensure research teams are complying with institutional policies and federal regulations related to human subjects research.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation for the IRB meetings.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, filing and maintenance of all IRB records.
• Draft stipulations for all IRB submissions, meeting items and any other applicable IRB actions, as needed.
• Assist and facilitate group meetings both internally and externally.
• Contribute to the development of internal educational resources, policies and various other projects related to research.
• Facilitate communications between the IRB administration team and/or board members and research teams, or other external teams.
• Communicate with ancillary review contacts or committees within the TTUS in order to facilitate IRB reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in an administrative office setting.
• Prior experience in an environment that prioritizes job tasks on a regular, rotating basis, and managing strict deadlines.
• 2 years experience working in a research capacity, with a preferred understanding of federal regulations surrounding human test subjects.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field plus one year of related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal five (5) years.

Occasional Duties

• Assist with the development and presentation of IRB education and outreach projects.
• Review and contribute to the processing of external IRB agreements, MOUs and other collaborative research contracts.
• Assist with preparation of supporting documentation for AAHRPP accreditation.
• Perform other duties related to the maintenance of AAHRPP accreditation.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace