at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 53794
Department: IRB Office
Salary/Grade: EXS/7
Job Summary:
Coordinates IRB Reliance activities, which include assisting with managing relationships between Northwestern University and outside/external IRBs. In addition, this position works in collaboration and consultation with IRB Office staff to identify process improvement needs as related to IRB Reliance activities to meet and further Northwestern University’s Office of Research mission.
The IRB Reliance Analyst will support the OR mission and values of understanding empathy, modeling accountability, ensuring fairness, embracing community, and valuing creativity.
Please note:
Will require travel between Chicago and Evanston campuses. This is an exempt position requiring availability on some weekends and after normal working hours.
The position requires multi-tasking in a customer service setting where there may be multiple demands on the individual’s time. Successful incumbents must maintain professional demeanor in order to ensure resolution. Response times for voice mail and e-mail inquiries must be minimal.
Specific Responsibilities:
Operational Management
- The goal of the following activities is to ensure that all operational priorities are aligned with the mission and direction of the IRB.
- Serve as liaison between Northwestern University IRB, Principal Investigators, research study sites, individual study teams and external organizations and IRBs regarding IRB Reliance issues.
- Work with the Northwestern University legal counsel to address legal and Institutional requirements related to reliance agreements and the reliance process.
- Provide guidance and assistance to investigators regarding the reliance process and eIRB+ application requirements.
Analysis
- The goal of the following activities is to ensure high quality services for Northwestern University’s researchers, staff and students involved with human research subjects processes and procedures. The IRB Reliance Analyst is expected to be able to:
- Provide administrative support to the Northwestern IRB Office related to IRB reliance activities.
- Track and analyze reliance process metrics for presentation to IRB and Office for Research Leadership.
- Assist IRB Office staff, chairs, members, and researchers with i
