Washington University in St. Louis seeks a detail-oriented IRB Review Analyst to join its Human Research Protection Office. In this fully remote role, you will act as a key liaison between the Institutional Review Board and research teams, ensuring compliance and facilitating the approval process for human subject research.
What You'll Do
- Screen research studies for compliance with federal regulations (including HIPAA) and institutional policies.
- Serve as a liaison between committee members and the research team, contacting investigators for clarification.
- Attend committee meetings and serve as a resource on human subject research regulations and institutional requirements.
- Compose meeting minutes compliant with federal regulations, incorporating complex scientific and regulatory language.
- Counsel research faculty and staff in resolving committee contingencies and review investigator responses.
- Distribute minutes for approval by committee members.
- Provide educational and directive responses to general human subject questions from investigators and research staff.
- Provide guidance to investigators and research staff regarding applications for submission to HRPO.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current regulations, guidelines, and trends in human subject research.
- Serve as a member of the SWAT! Team (Staff with Answers Today), an on-call service for IRB-related questions.
- Provide back-up and support for coworkers as needed.
- Participate in continuing education in the field of human subject research.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- 1+ year of relevant experience.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) status required when eligible.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) from the Council for Certification of IRB Professionals.
- 1+ year of clinical research experience.
- Skills in cooperation, customer service, deadline management, decision making, detail-orientation, multitasking, organizing, prioritization, problem solving, stress management, teamwork, and working independently.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, Human Subjects Protections, IRB processes, medical concepts, paperless environments, regulatory research, and research coordination.
- Proficiency with software applications.
- Strong oral and written communication.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $49,700.00 - $82,100.00 annually.
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, and mindfulness programs.
- Employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave.
- Family care resources for childcare and adult care.
- Tuition coverage for employee and family, including 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.
