Senior Irb Analyst, School Of Medicine, Clinical Research

SENIOR IRB ANALYST, School of Medicine, Clinical Research Tracking Code24500021890308Job DescriptionThe Sr. IRB Analyst provides administrative and regulatory support for the IRB staff, the IRB Chairs, the IRB Board members and the institution’s researchers. The Sr. IRB Analyst processes IRB submissions, serves as an alternate voting member on the IRB. The Sr. Analyst is designated by the IRB Chair as an Expediter to sign off on IRB expedited reviews. The IRB Chairs and Board members rely heavily on the regulatory knowledge and expertise of the Senior IRB Analysts to guide their reviews and decisions. Other duties include:Provides direct instructions, support, and regulatory guidance to researchers regarding IRB submissions and the INSPIR system. Provides support and assistance to investigators for individual IRB protocols, answering their questions and advising them about the Federal regulations and institutional policies. Performs regulatory analysis and administrative review of IRB submissions to ensure compliance with Federal research regulations and institutional policies (Including new submissions, renewals, amendments, AEs, deviations). Maintains documentation in accordance with Federal regulations and institutional policies. The Senior IRB Analyst can, at the direction of the Board Chair, independently review and approve Expedited and Exempt protocols and submissions (including new protocols, Progress Reports, Amendments, Deviations, AEs and Exceptions.) Prepares protocols for full Board review at IRB meetings and assists junior staff with full board meeting preparation; scheduling of meetings, pre-review of protocols, assigning protocols to reviewers, documenting review, processing modification memos, communicating with the Chair, providing regulatory advice, ensuring regulatory compliance, recording meeting minutes.Required Skills

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of direct IRB experience.A Master’s Degree is preferred.Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification will be required within 1 year of becoming eligible.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular