IRB Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Job Posting Title

IRB Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Office of Research Support and Compliance

All Applicants

40

Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue

AUSTIN, TX

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 laws, 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), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity education.

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 telework

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

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. The IRB Analyst assists with communication of educational directives and outreach to the research community.

The IRB Analyst serves as the frontline of communication between the IRB and researchers by providing excellent researcher support.

• IRB Submission Analysis and Review (Committee & Non-Committee Review)
  • Analyze 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.
  • Identify regulatory, policy and ethics issues requiring correction prior to approval. Correspond with investigators, coordinators, and/or other appropriate study personnel to resolve identified issues.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, ancillary reviewers, and researchers to ensure all reviews are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Identify and promptly communicate any issues with research review process, study documentation and determinations, to leadership to maintain high quality and accurate records.
  • Maintain working knowledge of current federal and state regulations, guidelines and trends influencing the conduct of human subjects research and research/medical ethics and apply knowledge to IRB reviews.
  • Maintain current knowledge of UT IRB policies and procedures and any updates or additions that may be made.
  • Committee Review Team:
    • Provide consultation to IRB members regarding meeting conduct requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and state/federal regulations.
    • Work collaboratively with IRB member(s) to review submissions in a timely manner and provide feedback to researchers within established timelines.
    • Attend and participate in monthly convened IRB meetings.
    • Complete post‑meeting activities to ensure discussion and determinations are appropriately documented.
• Supports the HRPP and Serves as a Resource for Research Community
  • Provide consultation and education to investigators and research staff regarding regulatory requirements and IRB written policies and procedures.
  • Provide support to the research community through IRB Chat, Virtual Office Hours, and other initiatives, as needed.
  • Work 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.
  • Engage with leadership in identifying areas of improvement and assist in developing…