Functional Position Title
IRB ANALYST 1 OR 2 Position Number 00057054 Appointment Type Regular Location-City New Orleans School/Division EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Department VCAA-Institutional Review Boar Position Summary
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a federally mandated committee for institutions involved in research with human participants; it serves as a screening unit to review, evaluate, and make recommendations relative to research proposals that utilize human subjects. Under broad supervision and guidance from a faculty administrator, the IRB specialist is responsible for a complex range of activities for the Office of Research Services including, but not limited to: conducting pre-reviews of submissions to the IRB, including new protocols, continuing reviews, modifications, and unanticipated problems; attending IRB meetings and providing support to the IRB Chair and IRB Members, including writing and editing minutes of meetings; conducting quality control functions and post-approval monitoring; delivering relevant education programs; optimizing and streamlining departmental processes; and supervising and training IRB Coordinators and student helpers;. The incumbent also ensures compliance with federal regulations involving both Public Health Service and the Food & Drug Administration.
Additional Position Information
Required Education Bachelor's If Other Required Education, please specify Discipline(s) Business, administration, healthcare, scientific field, public health, information technology or a directly related field from an accredited institution Certifications/Licenses Required Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Analyst 1 - 2 years, Analyst 2 - 4 years Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Work experience in scientific or medical research, administrative support, healthcare, legal or regulatory compliance, or related areas. Analyst 2 requires at least 2 years of IRB experience Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Master's or Doctorate Degree will substitute fOR 2 years of non IRB-related professional experience or one year of IRB-related experience; or Bachelor's degree in a non-related field will be accepted with at least 4 years of direct experience in Human Subject research, IRB or medical research ethics
Preferred Education Master's If Other Preferred Education, please specify Discipline(s) Business Administration, IT, Healthcare, Public Health, Scientific fields Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certified Research Administrator certification; Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience with human subject research procedures and processes.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number U01201P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date to Begin Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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