Research Compliance & Grants Analyst

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Research Compliance Analyst to provide regulatory guidance to the research leadership team and staff. The role involves preparing, submitting, and tracking IRB documents for clinical trials and human subjects research sponsored by various sponsors.

The position also supports preparation and submission of research grants, subcontracts, and progress reports, and works with leadership to assess metrics for the research programs; newsletter and document writing may be part

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and policies relevant to clinical research.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance to the research leadership team and staff.
• Prepare, submit, and track IRB documents for clinical trials and human subjects research.
• Support preparation and submission of research grants, subcontracts, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess metrics for research programs.
• Assist with writing newsletters and other program documents.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

IRB practices

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Tools

EndNote

Job description

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, the Research Compliance Analyst will provide regulatory guidance and support to the research leadership team, faculty, and other research staff. This will include preparation, submission, and tracking of IRB documents for clinical trials and other human subjects research sponsored by industry, foundation/non-profit, state, and federal sponsors. In addition, the position will support the research leadership team by preparing and submitting research grants, subcontracts, and progress reports for ongoing funded research. The incumbent will work closely with the research leadership team in assessing and calculating metrics for the research programs. The incumbent will assist with the writing and production of newsletters and other documents distributed by the research program.

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, the Research Compliance Analyst will provide regulatory guidance and support to the research leadership team, faculty, and other research staff. This will include preparation, submission, and tracking of IRB documents for clinical trials and other human subjects research sponsored by industry, foundation/non-profit, state, and federal sponsors. In addition, the position will support the research leadership team by preparing and submitting research grants, subcontracts, and progress reports for ongoing funded research. The incumbent will work closely with the research leadership team in assessing and calculating metrics for the research programs. The incumbent will assist with the writing and production of newsletters and other documents distributed by the research program.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Independence, planning and decision-making abilities to complete assigned duties.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations, and policies.
• Ability to solve problems, issues; listen, interpret and confirm understanding of others' communications; and be objective.
• Effective, efficient and tactful oral and written communication skills.
• Time management skills and the flexibility to accommodate changing priorities in unit.
• Ability to work in a team oriented setting, to prioritize work, and to follow through on routine assignments with minimal direction.
• Proficiency with computers, including the ability to operate personal computer software with sophisticated retrieval, storage, and merging capabilities.
• Excellent customer service skills, pleasant, helpful and patient.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Experience and knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and university regulations for clinical research
• Experience and knowledge and understanding of Institutional Review Board practices and guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of “good clinical practices” for clinical research
• Excellent written communication skills required in order to write IRB-required documents and edit IRB documents written by others.
• Ability to pay careful attention to detail to ensure accurate and complete maintenance of regulatory documents, through strict adherence to university, state, and federal guidelines, and GCP guidance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use library software (EndNote) and University library resources to identify and catalog publications by Department faculty and trainees; ability to obtain publications in hard copy or .pdf format.
• Relevant compliance certification (if applicable) preferred.