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Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 18 hours ago

Compliance Specialist

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with research protocols involving human subjects. The primary responsibility is to ensure that protocols are ethical and clinically sound, while minimizing risks to participants.

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Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, and guidelines related to research protocols involving human subjects at MIT
Ensure that research protocols are clinically sound, ethical, and aligns with best practices
Minimizing participant risk while ensuring standard of care, clear informed consent, and appropriate recruitment and screening
Review study facilities and conditions

Qualification

Bachelor of Science in NursingCurrent Massachusetts RN/NP licenseNational Board CertificationClinical research experienceIRB processesCertification in Clinical ResearchEthical principlesAnalytical skillsResearch administrationFDA-regulatory trialsCritical thinking skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsManage projects

Required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
current Massachusetts RN/NP license
National Board Certification (NP)
minimum of five years of experience as nurse clinician and/or clinical nurse practitioner including involvement in clinical research
familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory requirements

Preferred

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Certification in Clinical Research (e.g. IACRN, CCRP, ACRP, SOCRA)
understanding of relevant laws, guidelines, and ethical principles (e.g., 45 CFR Part 46, 21 CFR 50, 21CFR 56, 21CFR 812, 21CFR 312, ICH-GCP)
strong analytical and critical thinking skills
ability to assess research protocols and identify potential risks to human subjects
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to communicate effectively with researchers, IRB members, and other stakeholders
ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
experience with research administration
experience with FDA-regulatory and industry-sponsored trials

Company

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
dateFounded in 1861
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://web.mit.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.11B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M

Leadership Team

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Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
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Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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