IRB Analyst I — Flexible Hours & Research Compliance

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness resources

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an IRB Analyst I to provide floating support across IRB committees, manage administrative activities, screen submissions, and prepare minutes and correspondence for investigators. You will assist with agenda preparation, trainings, and regulatory compliance under federal and institutional policies.

Responsibilities include liaising between IRB members and investigators, maintaining rosters and documents, and supporting continuous improvements in IRB service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience and knowledge directly related to regulatory review of research or equivalent combination of experience and education (typical experience might include ethics, clinical trial performance, or experience in an academic IRB)
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of applicable regulations related to the IRB
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to function in a team environment are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer software skills
• Customer service mindset
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the institution

Responsibilities

• The IRB Analyst I works as a floater, supporting other IRB Administrators / Analysts with administrative activities of the University’s 8 committees. This includes: screening submissions assigned to the convened IRB for completeness; attending convened meetings of the IRB and maintaining thorough and complete notes on the discussion 1-2 times per month; preparing complete and accurate minutes of the meeting including attendance, actions taken, the vote on these actions, the basis for requiring changes in or disapproving research, and a written summary of controverted issues and their resolution; preparing written correspondence to investigators of all IRB actions and decisions; working with researchers and research staff to resolve issues related to convened IRB or expedited IRB review; preparing the meeting agenda, as needed; assigning scientifically appropriate protocols to IRB members to review, as needed; conducting IRB member trainings, as needed; supporting the IRB Administrators
• The IRB Analyst I screens submissions that do not require convened board review. Screening includes the review of submissions for completeness and adherence to institutional policies, regulatory and ethical criteria for approval, as well as preparation of clear and concise stipulations to investigators. Submission types include: Submissions qualifying for exempt and limited review (initials and modifications) Submissions qualifying for expedited review (i.e. modifications, exceptions, deviations, reportable events, etc.) Works closely with investigators during the screening process and provides consultation to the research community on submission requirements, advice on preparation of IRB applications and associated documents for submission to the IRB.
• Supports projects aimed to improve delivery and quality of IRB service and work with the Senior Team as needed for current and ongoing projects within the department.
• Training of Administrative Assistant or Coordinator Staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an IRB Analyst I to provide floating support across IRB committees, manage administrative activities, screen submissions, and prepare minutes and correspondence for investigators. You will assist with agenda preparation, trainings, and regulatory compliance under federal and institutional policies.

Responsibilities include liaising between IRB members and investigators, maintaining rosters and documents, and supporting continuous improvements in IRB service.