Research Associate I/II (Open Rank) - Institutional Review Board (IRB) Analyst II

Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Associate I/II position at Georgia Tech serves as a key role within the Office of Research Integrity Assurance, focusing on the ethical conduct of research involving human subjects. The incumbent will act as the primary contact for Georgia Tech investigators engaged in collaborative research studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating communication between various stakeholders. This role involves policy creation, regulatory review, and providing guidance on human subjects research, making it essential for maintaining the integrity of research practices at the institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory review and analysis of research applications submitted to the IRB for consistency, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations and GT IRB policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and consultation to investigators regarding the interpretation of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), HIPAA and FERPA laws, and NIH and NSF policies, about human subjects research.
• Determine the appropriate level of review for IRB research submissions and conduct exempt and expedited reviews.
• Advise the research community about human subjects protection issues and institutional policies.
• Assist in the management of the electronic management system; maintaining the database to track and process all active, pending, and terminated protocols/proposals.
• Attend IRB full committee meetings, contribute to the development of meeting agendas, minutes, and stipulations letters.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field or a Master's degree with three years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of human subjects regulations and research compliance.
• Strong project leadership skills and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years or more of IRB research compliance experience in a hospital, university, or other research setting is preferred.
• CIP certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities