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Posted: 18-Jan-23
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 46499
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Manager for the Social and Behavioral Institutional Review Board (IRB), the IRB Analyst Lead serves as the primary resource for regulatory and procedural guidance regarding questions and issues that arise from the day-to-day operation of the IRB Office; analyzes and reviews confidential IRB submissions involving human participants in an effort to protect the participants’ safety, rights, and welfare; and, is responsible for the training of new IRB Analysts and panel members.
The IRB Analyst Lead performs all job functions in alignment with Office for Research Values (Empathy, Accountability, Fairness, Community and Creativity) and works to foster these values within the IRB Office and the Office for Research.
Please note: The position requires multi-tasking in a customer service setting where there may be multiple demands on the individual’s time. Successful incumbents must maintain professional demeanor in order to ensure resolution. Response times for all inquiries must be minimal.
Specific Responsibilities:
Operational Management
- The goal of following activities is to ensure that all operational priorities are aligned with mission and direction of the Office of the IRB.
- Serves as the IRB Office’s primary resource for complex federal, state, and local regulations when questions and issues arise from day-to-day operations.
- Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology and advises management how that may affect the IRB Office.
- Provides regulatory, ethical, and methodology guidance to investigators relating to IRB submissions ensuring all required elements are addressed.
- Independently processes and reviews more complex IRB submissions.
- Writes documents that are subject to professional and technical audit that convey IRB deliberations and determinations.
- Serves as a leader of the IRB Analyst staff and models best practices.
- Fulfills all of the duties and responsibilities of a Senior IRB Analyst.
Analysis and Training
- The goal of the following activities is to ensure high quality services for Northwestern University’s researchers and staff involved with human research subjects administrative procedures.
- Assists in the tracking and reporting of trends related to determinations, clarification requests, and incoming submission quality.
- Responsible for training and educating new IRB panel members and staff on the electronic submission application (eIRB+) and the accompanying toolkit that is essential to the review process.
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- Participates in specials projects for the office.
- Provides backup to the IRB Manager with regard to IRB process.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in a relevant academic field.
- 5 years of direct IRB experience.
- CIP eligible.
- Experience with an electronic IRB submission system.
- Demonstrated characteristics: adaptability, agility, collegiality, customer focus, ethical judgment, multi-tasking, and integrity.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
- Ability to effectively communicate research regulations, IRB determinations, and guidance in writing and verbally to a broad, diverse audience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
- Possess positive interpersonal and time management skills.
- Proficient using Outlook, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and general PC knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or related relevant academic field.
- Experience with Huron’s Click® IRB software and HRPP Toolkit.
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant academic field.
- Experience with Huron’s Click® IRB software and HRPP Toolkit.
- Certified IRB Professional credential (CIP)
