IRB Analyst

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is responsible for overseeing human participant research through its Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The IRB Analyst I will conduct pre-reviews of human subject research submissions and act as a liaison between IRB members and researchers, ensuring compliance with ethical principles and regulations. Responsibilities IRB Analyst I/II: Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities. May contribute to education and training initiatives to campus stakeholder groups - 25%/15% IRB Analyst II: Serves as a subject matter expert for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program and may provide compliance administrative support for committees - 15% IRB Analyst II: Participates in unit and/or institutional committees - 10% IRB Analyst I/II: Analyzes compliance applications to assists faculty, researchers, administrative staff, compliance committees, and others to ensure institutional compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and policies - 40%/35% IRB Analyst II: Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to compliance with federal, state, local, and/or university regulations - 10% IRB Analyst I: Serves as a key resource for campus regarding research administration in a specific compliance program - 10% IRB Analyst I/II: Creates, maintains, and submits communication materials, and other compliance documents in accordance with established programmatic needs, laws, and regulations - 25%/15% Skills Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask with attention to details Demonstrate independent work initiative and personal accountability, as well as, the ability to work as part of a team Proficiency with computer applications including MS Word and Excel To qualify for Analyst I: 0-2 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a competent submissions specialist To qualify for Analyst II: At least 2-5 years previous experience working in an IRB Office or commensurate experience that suggests minimum training required to become a competent submissions specialist. Expected to have a good understanding of institutional policies and guidelines, as well as federal regulations that govern human subjects research Required: Bachelor's Degree Experience with clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines Familiarity with one or more electronic review systems to manage IRB applications Relevant work experience, such as working for an IRB, as a regulatory specialist, or study coordinator for human subjects research studies Knowledge of clinical, social/behavioral, education research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, policies and guidelines Benefits Generous paid time off Competitively priced insurance plans Tax-advantaged savings accounts Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund Company Overview University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities. It was founded in 1848, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is