IRB Analyst

Title: IRB Analyst

Requisition Number: JR10007610

Remote Type: Hybrid

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Category: Compliance, Legal, and Protection

Time Type: Full time

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

IRB Analyst I

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is responsible for providing financial and administrative assistance for 17 research centers, including research administration. The OVCR also administers a wide array of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) sponsored research programs on campus.

The Institutional Review Boards (IRB) Office is located within the University of Wisconsin Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and oversees human participant research conducted at UW-Madison. The IRBs review biomedical and health sciences research projects, as well as education and social behavioral research projects to ensure that it meets ethical principles and complies with federal regulations, state laws, and university policies. The office works closely with a variety of constituencies including researchers, IRB members, regulatory support staff, post-approval monitoring groups, and offices across campus that support the research community.

The successful candidate for this position will use their strong critical thinking skills and independent judgment to conduct pre-review of human subject research submissions, as well as act as a liaison between IRB members and researchers to resolve issues identified during the review process. The candidate will also conduct outreach and educational activities performed by the IRB Office and provide support for members of the research community by telephone, email, and in-person or virtual consultations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• IRB Analyst I/II: Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities. May contribute to education and training initiatives to campus stakeholder groups - 25%/15%

• IRB Analyst II: Serves as a subject matter expert for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program and may provide compliance administrative support for committees - 15%

• IRB Analyst II: Participates in unit and/or institutional committees - 10%

• IRB Analyst I/II: Analyzes compliance applications to assists faculty, researchers, administrative staff, compliance committees, and others to ensure institutional compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and policies - 40%/35%

• IRB Analyst II: Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to compliance with federal, state, local, and/or university regulations - 10%

• IRB Analyst I: Serves as a key resource for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program - 10%

• IRB Analyst I/II: Creates, maintains, and submits communication materials, and other compliance documents in accordance with established programmatic needs, laws, and regulations - 25%/15%

Department:

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), Institutional Review Boards (IRB) Office

Compensation:

The minimum annual salary for this position is $62,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. 

Required Qualifications:

-- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

-- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask with attention to details.

-- Demonstrate independent work initiative and personal accountability, as well as, the ability to work as part of a team.

-- Proficiency with computer applications including MS Word and Excel.

-- To qualify for Analyst I: 0-2 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a competent submissions specialist.

-- To qualify for Analyst II: At least 2-5 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that suggests minimum training required to become a competent submissions specialist. Expected to have a good understanding of institutional policies and guidelines, as well as federal regulations that govern human subjects research.

Preferred Qualifications:

-- Experience with clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines.

-- Familiarity with one or more electronic review systems to manage IRB applications.

-- Relevant work experience, such as working for an IRB, as a regulatory specialist, or study coordinator for human subjects research studies.

-- Knowledge of clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.