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Northwestern University · 2 days ago

IRB Reliance Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $78K/yr

2+ years exp

Northwestern University is seeking an IRB Reliance Analyst to coordinate IRB Reliance activities and manage relationships between the university and external IRBs. The role involves providing guidance on reliance processes, analyzing metrics, and supporting training for the research community.

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Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between Northwestern University IRB, Principal Investigators, research study sites, individual study teams and external organizations and IRBs regarding IRB Reliance issues

Work with the Northwestern University legal counsel to address legal and Institutional requirements related to reliance agreements and the reliance process

Provide guidance and assistance to investigators regarding the reliance process and eIRB+ application requirements

Provide administrative support to the Northwestern IRB Office related to IRB reliance activities

Track and analyze reliance process metrics for presentation to IRB and Office for Research Leadership

Assist IRB Office staff, chairs, members, and researchers with identifying regulatory agency requirements surrounding reliance

Assist with training as necessary for the Reliance Agreement process to IRB Office staff, the Northwestern research community and external stakeholders

Provide support in the development of research community resources for the reliance process

Leads and participates in special projects for the office

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research regulationsIRB process experienceCIP certification eligibilityHuron’s Click® IRB softwareWritten communication skillsOral communication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime management skillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree in relevant academic field

2+ years of relative experience including demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing the participation of human subjects in research

CIP and/or CIM eligible within a year

Demonstrated characteristics: adaptability, agility, coaching, collaboration, collegiality, customer focus, ethics and integrity, judgment, and multi-tasking

Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local regulation governing the participation of human subjects in research

Demonstrated competencies: computer proficiency, report writing, and research regulations

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced and highly stressed environment

Possess interpersonal and time management skills

Preferred

Certification as an IRB professional

Experience with Huron's Click® IRB software and HRPP Toolkit

Ability to communicate clearly in writing, in person and by telephone

Knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations in order to be in position to explain the reasons for the requirements of the IRB

Ability to assert her or himself appropriately in IRB meetings and in other contexts in order to represent the IRB Office, the policies and procedures of the Office for Research, and the federal, state and local regulations and guidance pertaining to human subject protections

Ability to assess risk

Benefits

High-quality health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care

Employee career development

Tools and resources for developing professional potential or continuing formal education

Company

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.

Founded in 1851

Evanston, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees