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At Houston Methodist, the Office of Research Protections, Pre-Clinical Regulatory Analyst   position is responsible for the comprehensive analysis of pre-clinical research protocols, and associated submissions for completeness, consistency, and compliance with regulations, guidelines, and institutional policies. In preparation for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Hazardous Substance Committee (HSC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) designee or committee review, gather additional data as necessary from researchers, study staff, and others. 

This position provides guidance to researchers and committee members to ensure the appropriate regulatory determinations are considered to protect subjects in research, patients, and the environment. Using the regulations and institutional policies as a guide, the analyst advises investigators and study teams of potential gaps in protocol submissions, including associated documents, and suggests solutions to facilitate research. The analyst advises and provides input to the Office of Research Protections, Regulatory Coordinators, and other research stakeholders on the interpretation of regulations and guidance from oversight authorities, compliance matters, and institutional processes. As needed, the Research Protections, Pre-Clinical Regulatory Analyst position provides support to Research Protections, Sr. Regulatory Analysts and ORP leadership in the management of various regulatory committees and performs required regulatory reviews pertinent to each area.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or Master’s degree in Research Administration, Legal, Ethics, Policy, Sciences, or related field
• Two years of clinical research experience within an IACUC or IBC or RSC Research Protections Program or two years of direct regulatory oversight of research with a Bachelor’s degree OR one year of experience within an IACUC or IBC or RSC Research Protections Program or one year of direct regulatory oversight of research with a Master’s degree
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) within one year of eligibility to sit for the CPIA exam
• Other research certificates encouraged and considered.