Research Compliance Analyst I

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Expected pay for this position is $33.52 - $39.44/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Please note: H-1B sponsorship is not offered for this opening(s).

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Compliance Analyst I (RCA) is a research administration and oversight professional with subject matter expertise in human subject protections. The RCA I is responsible for ensuring institutional due diligence in compliance with regulations, laws, ethical principles and professional standards that govern the conduct of human subject research at OSF HealthCare.

The RCA I performs comprehensive analysis, provides educational & consultative support, and contributes to continuous quality assurance & improvement efforts to maintain ethical standards and regulatory compliance. The RCA I acts as a liaison between research teams, the institution(s), and the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), safeguarding the interests of all parties & participants involved in the conduct and oversight of human subject research.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

2 years of experience in research regulatory compliance

(e.g., Clinical Research Coordinator), human subject protection, institutional review board, research ethics, research compliance and/or a related field.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong computer proficiency including experience with research-related databases and software systems.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail to apply specialized expertise to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication along with excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships & produce optimal results.
• Self-driven– taking initiative for continuous quality improvement and professional development.
• Assessment/analysis/evaluation of complex clinical research protocols and accompanying regulatory materials.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently – prioritizing & executing. Accountability to set and meet timelines/deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in both a heads-down, independent work environment as well as work on team projects collaboratively.
• Understanding of the multiple regulatory frameworks governing conduct of research (e.g., OHRP, FDA, HIPAA, NIH).
• Understanding of regulations and their application in research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Master’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences or other field related to research and/or health care

Experience:

• Clinical experience or working knowledge of clinical medicine (e.g., terminology, workflows)
• Experience in a healthcare/health system centralized/shared service infrastructure environment.
• Academic and/or academic medical center work experience.
• Experience conducting and/or formal oversight of human subject's research.
• Post approval monitoring.
• Project management.
• Policy development.

Licensure/ Certification:

Current research professional certification (can be any certification, but these are preferred: Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP))

Other Skills/ Knowledge: Proficiency with research-related platforms/software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, IRB submission systems) Epic proficiency – specifically research functionality

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $34 - $39