Lead Institutional Review Board Analyst

The Office of Research and Innovation is implementing the University of Southern California’s strategic plan by building interdisciplinary research collaborations that address societal needs and by increasing the impact and prominence of our research. The office invests in research initiatives, promotes our research among sponsors, and provides services that ensure that USC achieves the highest ethical standards in its research.

Reporting to the IRB Associate Director, the Lead IRB Analyst position is a full-time, professional staff member who plays an integral role in the day-to-day functions for the Office. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Job Accountabilities:

· Serves as a regulatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) for faculty, staff, students and ancillary committees on IRB regulations, policies, and practices.

· Determines daily goals, objectives and directly the work for the IRB Analysts and provides technical and administrative operational support.

· Contributes recommendations and decisions regarding the hiring, firing and discipline of staff, collaborating with key stakeholders as required.

· Identifies and resolves issues and responds to escalated inquiries regarding IRB support staff, IRB members, researchers and investigators.

· Provides expertise and guidance regarding the interpretation of federal, state and ethical regulations, laws and policies.

· Plans and leads IRB committee meetings and responds to enquiries from board members.

· Serves as a member of the IRB in the capacity of voting member/designated reviewer, and votes and/or decides to approve or deny minimal risk research and/or changes in approved research.

· Implements, audits and maintains the IRB application, submission, review and operational workflow processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout.

· Provides feedback to key stakeholders regarding program efficacy and efficiency and identifies and recommends improvements for IRB review processes and procedures.

· Maintains currency in federal and local regulations regarding the research of human subjects.

· Assists in the development of IRB education, training and promotional materials, as well as the training and mentoring of IRB analysts and administrative staff.

· Prepares correspondence and/or forms as required.

· Assists in the maintenance of IRB’s online presence and collaborates with key stakeholders to facilitate its ongoing improvement.

· Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics

Minimum Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree (Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education)

Experience

· 5 years of IRB experience

Field of Expertise

· Full competence and knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, laws, policies and ethical principles governing research of human subjects.

· Certified Institutional Review Board Professional eligible required.

· Relevant experience in IRB. Expertise and education required to be a member of the IRB board and conduct expedited review.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

· Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification is preferred

· 7 years of IRB Experience

· Previous experience in reviewing human subjects applications

· Attention to detail

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and analytical skills

· Knowledge of medical terminology

Field of Expertise

· Knowledge of federal, state, local regulations and laws, and routine policies and ethical practices for human subjects research.

Preferred Field of Expertise:

· Knowledge of federal, state, local regulations and laws, and routine policies and ethical practices for human subjects research.

Supervises employees and/or student workers.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

The annual base salary range for this position is $91,982.81 - $100,656.12. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Required Education: - Bachelor's degree - Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Required Experience: - 5 years with IRB Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilites: - Full competence and knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, laws, policies, and ethical practices governing the research of human subjects. Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate, and report on information. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Proven project management skills. - Excellent organization, planning, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material with discretion.