IRB & Human Subjects Compliance Lead

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Human Subjects Research Compliance Specialist to lead IRB compliance assurance and monitor research projects involving human subjects. The role ensures informed consent and data security, and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.

The position is full-time in the Office of Research, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to area of specialization; three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and/or university regulations as applied to human subjects in research experiments
• Three (3) years of experience working in a research environment that included human subjects in the protocol
• Experience assessing study sites and conducting site reviews

Responsibilities

• Lead for Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance assurance and monitor/audit all research projects
• Identify compliance issues, recommend corrective action, and report to proper authority
• Consult with Principal Investigators and staff to bring their research into conformance with review protocols and standards
• Ensure informed consent details are conveyed to participants prior to participation
• Ensure all projects involving human subjects are reviewed, approved, and compliant with laws and policies

Skills

Interpreting and applying regulations

IRB/human subjects experience

Site reviews and assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Human Subjects Research Compliance Specialist to lead IRB compliance assurance and monitor research projects involving human subjects. The role ensures informed consent and data security, and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.

The position is full-time in the Office of Research, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.