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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN IRB Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance in Austin, Texas
IRB Submission Analysis and Review (Committee and Non-Committee Review)Analyzes research applications, utilizing independent judgment, to conduct in-depth review to ensure IRB submissions are adequately prepared and meet all regulatory criteria for approval or exemption from federal regulations.Identifies regulatory, policy and ethics issues requiring correction prior to approval. Corresponds with investigators, coordinators, and/or other appropriate study personnel to resolve identified issues.Works collaboratively with colleagues, ancillary reviewers, and researchers to ensure all reviews are completed accurately and in a timely manner.Identifies and promptly communicates any issues with research review process, study documentation and determinations, to leadership to maintain high quality and accurate records.Maintains working knowledge of current federal and state regulations, guidelines and trends influencing the conduct of human subjects research and research/medical ethics and applies knowledge to IRB reviews.Maintains current knowledge of UT IRB policies and procedures and any updates or additions that may be made.Committee Review Team:Provides consultation to IRB members regarding meeting conduct requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and state/federal regulations.Works collaboratively with IRB member(s) to review submissions in a timely manner and provide feedback to researchers within established timelines.Attends and participates in monthly convened IRB meetings.Completes post-meeting activities to ensure discussion and determinations are appropriately documented.Supports the HRPP and Serves as a Resource for Research CommunityProvides consultation and education to investigators and research staff regarding regulatory requirements and IRB written policies and procedures.Serves as a customer service liaison between the IRB and the research community through IRB Chat, Virtual Office Hours, and other initiatives, as needed.Works collaboratively with colleagues to create and revise standard operating procedures and guidance documents pertinent to the IRB review process and full board operations under the guidance of IRB leadership, as appropriate.Engages with leadership in identifying areas of improvement and assist in developing solutions and implementation of changes.Identifies and promptly communicates any issues with internal or external facing resources to leadership to maintain high quality and accurate information for our department and larger research community.Attends and contributes to ORSC, IRB and team specific meetings and trainings to ensure thorough knowledge of changes, updates and initiatives.Assists in the training and the continuing education of colleagues and new employees.Participates in departmental and external educational activities contributing to professional development.Performs other job-related duties as needed and/or assigned.
