Human Subjects Protection Scientist

Human Subjects Protection Scientist

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Human Subjects Protection Scientist supporting the Office of Research and Regulatory Compliance (ORRC), Institutional Review Board Office (IRBO) at Defense Health Agency Research & Development (DHA R&D). The ORRC IRBO is responsible for ensuring investigations involving human subjects and human anatomical substances are conducted in accordance with federal, DoD, and international regulatory requirements.

• Provide administrative support to the IRB Office, including monitoring shared Outlook mailbox and communicating with investigators.
• Log and set up protocol review files and email communication with IRB staff.
• Support IRB meetings: schedule meetings, send read‑ahead packages, share reviews/documentation, and assist with drafting meeting minutes.
• Attend all IRB meetings.
• Assist the government in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, and other materials to ensure compliance with current regulations.
• Participate in performance‑improvement activities to improve and streamline protocol review and approval processes.
• Assist in formulating and writing standard operating procedures and work instructions for administrative tasks and protocol review activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, consultants, investigators, research directors, supervisors, IRB members, and other US Army and DHA personnel to gather or disseminate information related to IRB‑reviewed protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of related human‑subjects protection experience.
• Knowledge of federal regulations governing the protection of human research subjects, including the Common Rule and FDA regulations.
• Familiarity with ethical principles related to human participation in research and scientific research concepts and terminology of all protocols submitted for IRB review.
• Excellent organizational, communication, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to track multiple tasks, manage time, and remain flexible to shifting priorities.
• Professional conduct, businesslike manner, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Team‑player attitude and ability to thrive in a small, collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in multiple electronic document management systems (e.g., eIRB, Electronic Grants System).

Ft Detrick (Frederick, Maryland). Hybrid schedule: one onsite day with remaining work remote. Staff are expected to be accessible during core hours of 9AM to 3PM, with flexibility around those hours.

Salary range: $64,230 – $72,450, based on experience and location.

Travel required:

10–25%.

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, disability, life, and business travel insurance, and flexible work options.

Clearable for a NACI (T1) security investigation.

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