IRB Compliance Analyst – Health Sciences (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking an IRB Analyst to support the IRB-HSR. The role manages the full spectrum of human subjects protections from initial reviews to continuing reviews across biomedical, behavioral, and social science research, with limited supervision.

The successful candidate will interpret federal regulations, engage investigators, and coordinate submissions, modifications, and RNIs, while maintaining records and contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four years of relevant experience may be substituted.
• At least two years of relevant experience in compliance, research administration, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• Experience with a biomedical Institutional Review Board (IRB) preferred.
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review initial and continuing protocol submissions for regulatory compliance and risk/benefit analysis.
• Evaluate modification requests to approved protocols for regulatory impact and risk/benefit.
• Process Reportable New Information submissions and assess safety implications.
• Coordinate sIRB and reliance agreements and maintain related records.
• Assist with IRB meetings, prepare agenda items and minutes.
• Provide regulatory guidance to investigators and research teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

IRB systems proficiency

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic IRB management systems

Document management platforms

Job description

The University of Virginia's Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking an IRB Analyst to support the IRB-HSR. The role manages the full spectrum of human subjects protections from initial reviews to continuing reviews across biomedical, behavioral, and social science research, with limited supervision.

The successful candidate will interpret federal regulations, engage investigators, and coordinate submissions, modifications, and RNIs, while maintaining records and contributing to