DoD Health Research Protection Analyst

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation - Richmond, VA

Full-time

Richmond, VA

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The DoD Health Research Protection Analyst will support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Office of Research Protection (ORP) by providing program analysis and ensuring compliance with various federal regulations related to human and animal research protections. This role involves oversight of human research protection programs at military medical facilities, supporting research policy development, and conducting audits to ensure compliance with established standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide program analysis and support for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Office of Research Protection (ORP).
• Offer subject matter expertise in compliance with federal regulations related to human research protections.
• Conduct reviews of Assurance requests, HRPP standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies.
• Perform audits of DoD institutions requesting HRPP Assurance to ensure compliance.
• Support the development of research policy and coordinate working groups for drafting DHA Procedural and Administrative Instructions.
• Conduct formal and informal reviews of research review systems' actions, including IRBs and Exemption Determination Officials (EDOs).
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, providing necessary materials and summarizing proceedings.
• Develop and maintain training programs for researchers and institutional officials.
• Assist in investigating and resolving noncompliance or research misconduct allegations.
• Develop and distribute newsletters and updates for ORP stakeholders.
• Support the Electronic Institution Review Board (EIRB) and coordinate related meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years' experience in a human/animal research protection environment, preferably in a compliance, oversight, regulatory, or advisory role
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a Public Trust level clearance
• Ability to successfully pass a DHA background investigation.