Research Admin Analyst Human Subjects or IRB

The Research Admin Analyst will perform human subjects research congruency reviews against research contracts and material transfer agreements.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge with legal terms and contract language.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Perform Congruency Reviews:

Review and analyze contracts including clinical and pre-clinical private industry agreements and material transfer agreements for human subjects research that require IRB review. Verify IRB protocol has been approved, the PI on the MTA/RCTS request has a role on the IRB protocol, review informed consent documents to confirm sharing of human materials or data is allowed as indicated in the MTA/RCTS record, and verifying that the contract and scope of work align with the IRB approved protocol. Notify study staff of any changes or submissions that will be required and tracking needed action items prior to the contract moving.

Process Private Industry Contracts and Material Transfer Agreements:

Review and analyze private industry contracts and material transfer agreements for compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines and regulations. Act as liaison for institutional signatory and responsible for execution of agreements. Initiate award setup and award modifications. Manage institutional mailboxes and prioritize work to ensure that research contracts are executed as expeditious as possible. Provide metrics, on a monthly basis, to track the status of contracts pending 30, 60 and 90 days or more.

Communication & Team-Building:

Relay information to departmental representatives as well as central office staff members related to processes required to execute contracts. Work with others across the Institution to meet the regulatory needs of contract execution. Triage and manage record concerns and/or include central offices as needed for a continued process.

Research Contract Tracking System (RCTS) and MTA system:
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the RCTS and MTA systems and their components including DocuSign and Click Grants integration. Work with ORA IT and consultants to maintain the data integrity, efficiency and functionality of the systems. Assist department stakeholders to troubleshoot system issues and provide feedback as needed.

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years of business experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Preferred: Knowledge with legal terms and contract language.

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