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Virginia Commonwealth University · 1 month ago

IRB Quality Control Analyst

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$65K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to fostering transformative research and innovation. The Quality Control Analyst will evaluate the effectiveness of Human Research Protection Programs and develop quality improvement activities to ensure compliance with regulations while supporting the research community.

Higher EducationLife ScienceUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one and group consultation

Communicate with the research community (IRB members, Investigators, support staff), facilitating timely information dissemination

Collaborate with colleagues on policies and procedures and communicate changes to the research community

Assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting audit, consulting, or special engagements of the HRPP under the direction of the assistant director

Engagement planning responsibilities include gaining an understanding of the program or research review, evaluating risks and controls, developing objectives and engagement scope, and participating in the drafting of reports

Engagement coordination responsibilities include managing time and workload to meet established milestones and due dates, proofreading work for completeness and accuracy, and reporting any significant issues to the team lead that could cause completion delays

Support program goals to measure and improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the HRPP

Manage quarterly reviews to assess HRPP quality, efficiency, and effectiveness

Act as a backup to assist the HRPP team with the reviews of study applications and workflow

Establish an Education Plan, execute the plan, and track progress across both campuses with our stakeholders and research community

Qualification

HRPP/IRB experienceRegulationsMicrosoft Office proficiencyEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsIntegrityConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

1 to 3 years of HRPP/IRB experience

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to all levels of management

Knowledge of federal, state, and university regulations

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with department and client personnel

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to maintain integrity, objectivity, independence, and confidentiality

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU