IRB Analyst (Research Compliance Specialist) - Penn State University Park

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) in the Office for Research Protections (ORP) is seeking a motivated and experienced IRB Analyst to join their Expedited and Exempt team.

The ORP, part of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, plays a pivotal role in supporting Penn State’s diverse research community, boasting an annual research expenditure over $1 billion and ranking among the top 30 public research universities in the nation. Penn State University is a land-grant Research 1 (R1) university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, conducting teaching, research, and public service.

The IRB Analyst will report to a Senior IRB Analyst and will collaborate with all members of the HRPP.  

Responsibilities: As part of the Expedited and Exempt team, this role will include the following responsibilities:

• Review exempt and expedited human research protocols for compliance with governmental regulations and University policy, initiate clear and accurate written correspondence and/or telephone contact with investigators and staff, and request clarification and/or additional information to enable sound judgments to ensure compliance.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance reviews and determinations as required by federal regulations and by University …