IRB Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Job Posting Title:

IRB Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Hiring Department:

Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), and financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI). The Office of Research Support and Compliance is within the portfolio of the Vice President for Research

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

•  Eligible for fully remote work 

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The IRB Analyst facilitates ethical conduct of research with human subjects that is compliant with

federal, state, and institutional requirements by providing resources to assist the research community. The IRB Analyst is responsible for reviewing human subjects research submissions in the area of clinical and social behavioral research for completeness and adherence with IRB policy, institutional requirements and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

IRB Submission Analysis and Review (Committee & Non-Committee Review)

• Analyzes research applications, utilizing independent judgment, to conduct in-depth review to ensure IRB submissions are adequately prepared and meet all regulatory criteria for approval or exemption from federal regulations.

• Identifies regulatory, policy and ethics issues requiring correction prior to approval. Corresponds with investigators, coordinators, and/or other appropriate study personnel to resolve identified issues.

• Works collaboratively with colleagues, ancillary reviewers, and researchers to ensure all reviews are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Identifies and promptly communicates any issues with research review process, studies documentation and determinations, to leadership to maintain high quality and accurate records. 

• Maintains working knowledge of current federal and state regulations, guidelines and trends influencing the conduct of human subjects research and research/medical ethics and applies knowledge to IRB reviews.

• Maintains current knowledge of UT IRB policies and procedures and any updates or additions that may be made.

• Committee Review Team:

  • Provides consultation to IRB members regarding meeting conduct requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and state/federal regulations.

  • Works collaboratively with IRB member(s) to review submissions in a timely manner and provides feedback to researchers within established timelines.

  • Attends and participates in monthly convened IRB meetings.

  • Completes post-meeting activities to ensure discussion and determinations are appropriately documented.

Supports the HRPP and Serves as a Resource for Research Community

• Provides consultation and education to investigators and research staff regarding regulatory requirements and IRB written policies and procedures.

• Serves as a customer service liaison between the IRB and the research community through IRB Chat, Virtual Office Hours, and other initiatives, as needed. 

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to create and revise standard operating procedures and guidance documents pertinent to the IRB review process and full board operations under the guidance of IRB leadership, as appropriate. 

• Engages with leadership in identifying areas of improvement and assist in developing solutions and implementation of changes.

• Identifies and promptly communicates any issues with internal or external facing resources to leadership to maintain hi