Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 9 hours ago
Compliance Specialist
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMassachusetts 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.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
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
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
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
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Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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