Department

RESEARCH COMPLIANCE (UA-RCIN-IUINA)

Department Information

The IU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), within Office for Research Compliance, is responsible for ensuring that the human subject research conducted at IU campuses and affiliated hospitals is done in ethically compliant manner. The day-to-day operations of the IU Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are administered and supported by the IU Human Subjects Office (HSO). Some HSO staff conduct preliminary review of all research submitted to the IRB to ensure that it is in an acceptable form for the IRB to review. HSO staff provide guidance to researchers as to whether an activity requires IRB review.

Job Summary

• Conducts pre-review of submissions to the designated IRB of new protocols, continuing reviews, and modifications to approved studies
• Provides risk management for IRB submissions. Review of correspondence and conducting quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborates with other IRB officers of administration and staff to ensure uniformity of review and compliance with IRB standard operating procedures and applicable federal and state regulations
• Serves on relevant IRB administrative committees, such as the Policy Committee, or the Education and Training Committee
• Maintains up to date knowledge of state and federal regulations and policies, guidelines and ethical codes related to the protection of human subjects in research
• May Supervise lower IRB Analysts

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Advanced career level, but may be filled at the Career career level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.