Education & Compliance Specialist - HRPO Compliance & Staff Education

Scheduled Hours40

Position SummaryThis position will develop and implement an education and compliance program for the Human Research Protection Office and the Washington University IRB (WU IRB) system. This will include, but may not be limited to, development of an education plan, development and implementation of training programs, development of material for education and compliance purposes, compliance activities including investigations and monitoring and overall quality improvement assessment of the education and compliance program. This position will include developing programs and monitoring for research sites external to Washington University that the WU IRB provides oversight for as an IRB.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, evaluates and maintains an education plan for researchers and their staff covering federal regulations, Washington University policies and procedures, and guidance governing the conduct of human subjects' research.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan to ensure internal and external compliance with federal regulations, state law, and Washington University policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource for faculty and staff regarding procedures and practices pertaining to the conduct of human subject research.
• Coordinates and evaluates HRPO programs such as the HRPO SWAT! and Study Initiation Program as needed.
• Develops, implements and delivers educational initiatives both as part of the overall education plan and in response to corrective actions required from findings of non-compliance.
• Monitors human subject research protocols both for measures of overall compliance, to investigate allegations of non-compliance, and in response to corrective action plans required by the IRB.
• Analyzes IRB submissions to determine the needs of the research community and to measure program success.
• Maintains IRB policies and procedures and other guideline materials to ensure that they are compliant with federal regulations and institutional policies.
• Collaborates with other compliance offices to understand and integrate the concepts of ethical conduct of research.
• Maintains an excellent working knowledge of current regulations, guidelines, and trends influencing the conduct of human subject research.
• Contributes to IRB-related research activities such as development of guidelines, training materials, writing articles, grant work or poster presentations.
• Serves as a resource to the research community, HRPO staff, and IRB committee members for issues related to IRB review and human subject research.
• Serves as an Administrative Representative for the IRB and member of the IRB as needed.
• Participates in continuing education in the field of human subject research as demonstrated by attendance at local events (e.g., IRB consortium meetings and HRPO Question and Answer sessions) and national conferences as appropriate.
• Executes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Typically standing or walking.

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Certified IRB Professional (CIP) status required when eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications:

Certified IRB Professional - CIP Council

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Clinical Trials, Educational Materials Development, Health Care, Institutional Review Board (IRB), IRB Protocol, Public Health, Research Administration

GradeG12

Salary Range$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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