Research Compliance Analyst- IRB

University of Houston - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Compliance Analyst-IRB position is a critical role within the Office of Research Policies, Compliance and Committees at the University of Houston. Under the direction of the Director, this position serves as a regulatory expert, coordinating activities directly related to research compliance. The analyst is responsible for the comprehensive analysis of human and animal research protocols, as well as conflict of interest certifications and disclosures. This includes reviewing human and animal research submissions for completeness and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards prior to review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Conflict of Interest (COI) committees. In this role, the analyst will work closely with researchers and staff to gather additional data as needed, providing advice on submission issues and suggesting solutions. The position also involves coordinating committee meetings, assigning faculty reviewers with relevant expertise, and drafting official correspondence and meeting notes. The analyst will investigate potential regulatory noncompliance issues, draft investigation reports, and ensure that federally mandated records are maintained. Additionally, the analyst will provide regulatory and compliance education and training to faculty, staff, students, and committee members, serving as the primary contact for regulatory audits and program inspections. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration with university committee members to ensure research approval. The analyst will also assist with the implementation and troubleshooting of the online compliance submission system, performing other job-related duties as assigned. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of research practices and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of human and animal research protocols and conflict of interest certifications.
• Review human/animal research submissions for completeness and compliance prior to regulatory committee review.
• Work with researchers and staff to gather additional data and provide advice on submission issues.
• Coordinate committee meetings and assign faculty reviewers with applicable expertise.
• Draft official committee correspondence and meeting notes.
• Investigate concerns of potential regulatory noncompliance and draft investigation reports.
• Ensure federally mandated records are maintained and approve administrative modifications to procedures.
• Provide regulatory and compliance education and training to faculty, staff, students, and committee members.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory audits and program/facility inspections.
• Compose reports to agencies and accreditation for Institutional Official review.
• Assist with implementation and problem-solving related to online compliance submission system.
• Collaborate with university committee members to ensure research approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in central institutional coordination of human subjects research.
• Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Working knowledge of federal (DHHS and FDA) regulatory requirements.
• High-level written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and a customer service background in regulatory oversight.
• Ability to proficiently work within and run reports from an online protocol system.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Regular employment status with benefits.
• Salary commensurate with experience and education.