IRB Associate Analyst

Job Summary

The IRB Associate will support the activities and operations of the Corewell Health Office of the IRB within the Corewell Health Research Institute (CHRI). The IRB Associate will assist IRB staff with the daily operational tasks required to review and approve submissions to the IRB, conduct IRB Committee meetings, and maintain office records.

Essential Functions

• Assists and guides investigators through the application submission process. Interprets and advises investigators on applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, federal regulations, and other compliance related requirements. Functions as a liaison within and between the IRB committee, investigators and their designees, and other research support staff.
• Ensures timely processing, review and disposition of research applications within established expectations and SOPs.
• Responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of federally and contractually mandated regulatory data assuring comprehensive and compliant IRB documentation and records in accordance with regulations and SOPs. Responsible for the maintenance and retention of all required IRB records, communications and other files for assigned submissions.
• Maintains a current understanding and knowledge of federal and state regulations, state and local law and IRB SOPs. Assists in the development of SOPs and policies for the HRPP to include topics such as IRB Operations, Overarching special topic guidance sheets, HIPAA in relation to research and Conflicts of Interest in research.
• Assists with the conduct of HRPP Post Approval Monitoring activities as required by federal regulations and local SOPs. Assists with the development and implementation of effective HRPP educational strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree clinical, life, social sciences, or related field

Preferred

• Human subject research and regulatory experience

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

HRPP/IRB - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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