Research Compliance Analyst

OSF HealthCare; Alton (IL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Research Compliance Analyst II to oversee human subject protections and research administration. The role ensures regulatory compliance, performs analyses, and provides education and consultative support to research teams and IRBs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in research regulatory compliance; Master’s degree preferred. Epic proficiency and strong communication skills are desirable; position is salaried with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience: regulatory compliance in research environment (2+ years).
• Strong IT and data management skills plus attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance for human subject research.
• Serve as liaison between research teams, IRBs, and the institution.
• Provide education, consultation, and QA/improvement for research governance.
• Apply regulatory frameworks (OHRP, FDA, HIPAA, NIH) in daily tasks.

Skills

MS Office

Computer proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $33.52 - $42.40/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

This position is not eligible for H1B Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Research Compliance Analyst II (RCA) is a research administration and oversight professional with subject matter expertise and proficiency in human subject protections and research administration. The RCA II is responsible for ensuring institutional due diligence in compliance with regulations, laws, ethical principles and professional standards that govern the conduct of human subject research at OSF HealthCare. The RCA II performs comprehensive analysis, develops and provides educational & consultative support, and develops and contributes to continuous quality assurance & improvement efforts to maintain ethical standards and regulatory compliance. The RCA II acts as a liaison between research teams, the institution(s), and the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), safeguarding the interests of all parties & participants involved in the conduct and oversight of human subject research. The RCA II must exhibit a moderate level of expertise in the conceptualization and conduct of clinical and non-clinical research (i.e., protocol development and scientific method, data management, funding and billing), and must perform job duties with a level of independence that warrants minimal direction.

#remote in IL, near an OSF location.

Qualifications

RCA I REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 2 years of experience in research regulatory compliance (e.g., Clinical Research Coordinator), human subject protection, institutional review board, research ethics, research compliance and/or a related field.

Other Skills/ Knowledge

• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong computer proficiency including experience with research-related databases and software systems.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail to apply specialized expertise to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships & produce optimal results.

Rca Ii Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 4 years of experience in research regulatory compliance (e.g., Clinical Research Coordinator), human subject protection, institutional review board, research ethics, research compliance and/or a related field

Licensure/ Certification: Current research professional certification (Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP))

Other Skills/Knowledge

• Clinical experience or working knowledge of clinical medicine (e.g., terminology, workflows).
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs. Strong computer proficiency, including experience with research-related databases and software systems.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail to apply specialized expertise to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships & produce optimal results.
• Self-driven & independent– taking initiative for continuous quality improvement and professional development.

Assessment/analysis/evaluation of complex clinical research protocols and accompanying regulatory materials.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently & independently– prioritizing & executing.
• Accountability to set and meet timelines/deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in both a heads-down, independent work environment as well as work on team projects collaboratively. Proficiency with identifying, interpreting, and applying the multiple regulatory frameworks governing conduct of research (e.g., OHRP, FDA, HIPAA, NIH).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences or other field related to research and/or health care

Experience

• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in the broader field of research administration (e.g., grants, billing, contracts, protocol development) Academic and/or academic medical center work experience
• Experience in a healthcare/health system centralized/shared service infrastructure environment
• Experience conducting and/or formal oversight of human subject's research Post approval monitoring Project management Policy development

Other Skills/ Knowledge: Epic proficiency – specifically research functionality

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.