Research Protocol Analyst 1

$43,099 - $57,762/Yr

Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Protocol Analyst 1 at The Ohio State University plays a crucial role in overseeing regulated human research submissions that are of limited scope and complexity. This entry-level position involves assisting in the coordination of Institutional Review Board (IRB) member activities, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and human research protection program policies. The analyst will provide guidance to principal investigators and research teams, document regulatory findings, and communicate effectively with researchers to secure timely Board approvals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of regulated human research submissions of limited scope and complexity.
• Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) member activities.
• Apply basic concepts of federal regulations, state laws, and human research protection program policies to ensure compliance.
• Analyze research submissions and provide guidance to principal investigators and research teams.
• Document regulatory findings, Board deliberations, and actions under supervision.
• Coordinate activities with ancillary review committees and college support staff.
• Communicate with investigators to secure timely Board approvals.
• Prepare inter-institutional agreements and regulatory documents for institutional official signature.
• Monitor timelines to avoid delays and approval lapses.
• Meet internal quality standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify customer service needs and participate in business process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development of educational programs and conduct training sessions for research teams and IRB members.
• Operate within electronic submission system for communications and document management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Problem-solving experience.
• Ability to work in a regulatory and deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work almost exclusively on a computer using regulatory application software.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good writing and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and/or experience with research methods.
• Familiarity with IRB operations, regulations, and policies governing the protection of human subjects in research.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling