Institutional Review Board Analyst II (Remote)

Responsible for coordinating and reviewing caseload of applications related to human subjects research projects submitted for Institutional Review Board (IRB) analysis, maintaining the data archiving system and supporting the research community.

• Understands and applies the Federal Regulations for human research to all project applications submitted for category determination and each level of IRB review (pre-review, re-review, clarifying issues, post meeting, Non-committee review) to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
• Conceptualizes and can formulate the complexity of a project and provide guidance on next steps while integrating the PPHS Programs values and objectives with the overall objective of making the process easier for processing.
• Consults on project development and design, consent processes, and data storage solutions to facilitate quality science in the construct of the Federal Regulations and Institutional policies.
• Independently decides on project determinations and acts as the non-committee reviewer for the majority of projects reviewed while also utilizing the office non-committee reviewer process as well.
• Conceptualizes the steps necessary for final resolution of work/projects and follows through with appropriate steps to deliver final project approval/determination within office metric requirements.
• Serves as a resource on general regulatory information and provides guidance about forms and submission procedures and prioritizing work.
• Serves as a resource in making project regulatory determinations and may make final determinations.
• Maintains documentation and records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and ensures that all records are secured and properly archived.
• Maintains computerized database for tracking purposes. Enter or update database for complete submissions to PPHS.
• Composes and distributes correspondence to investigators on behalf of the Board, Directors, or Chairs.
• Serves as an IRB member, may attend Board meetings.
• Independently reviews an average of 700 project submissions annually.

Performs other related duties.

• Bachelors degree in health sciences or related field; Masters preferred.
• 3 years of direct IRB Analyst (or equivalent) experience
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or successfully earn the CIP certification within 24 months upon hire (can sit for the exam twice)

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $65,885.00 - $98,827.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 076 - Institutional Review Board - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

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The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:  

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization.  We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally.

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