IRB Analyst, Office of Human Subject Protections – Georgetown University

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IRB Analyst, Office of Human Subject Protections – Georgetown University

The Office of Human Subject Protections (OHSP) serves as the official oversight office for human subject research activities at Georgetown University, and reports to the Medical Center Dean for Research and the Vice Provost of Research for the Main Campus.

Job Overview

The IRB Analyst supports the OHSP activities which provides operational support to the Georgetown’s Institutional Review Board (IRBs). They serve as a liaison between the IRB and research community, and assist IRB chairs and members in ensuring that the rights and welfare of human subjects are protected throughout their participation in research projects.

The IRB Analyst manages and/or conducts the confidential review and approval process of proposed research activities involving human subjects at Georgetown University

They understand many complex and sometimes disparate regulatory and ethical issues and how they apply to GU research; and balance the need to assure GU’s compliance with different federal regulations, and the need to facilitate research, while also addressing ethical considerations.

Work Interactions

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of the Office of Human Subject Protections with focused oversight for IRB activities of the office, the IRB Analyst works collaboratively with the Office of Research Quality Assurance and the Office of Research Oversight for compliance or conflicts of interest issues involving human subjects research.

They also work well with the GU research community members and other ancillary review offices such as radiation safety and biomedical safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an ethics, scientific, engineering or healthcare administrative discipline – consideration will be given to alternate degree fields based upon the nature and depth of the research experience as it relates to this position
• At least 1 to 2 years of work experience that provided familiarity with research ethics and methodologies – at least 1 year’s work experience must include human subjects’ review/oversight; interaction with human subjects as a research staff person; or any position involving the application of complex regulatory systems to individuals and work activities
• Experience demonstrating highly effective communications skills and ability to work on multiple projects
• Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, internet browsers, and email
• For the IRB review process conducted via an electronic web-based system, comfort reading on a screen rather than paper and easily switching back and forth between screens to obtain and synthesize information

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as an IRB professional (CIP)
• The qualities of the successful candidate will include most or all of the following:  (1) comfort with making judgment calls in ambiguous situations; (2) highly organized at tracking and prioritizing work; (3) outstanding attention to detail; (4) ability to write and speak in concise, accurate, and intelligible manner; (5) ability to work independently with minimal supervision; (6) analytical and problem-solving skills; (6) diplomatic and professional interpersonal skills; and (8) ability to work well as part of a team in conditions of high volumes and rigid deadlines.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .