IRB/Senior IRB Analyst

About Us

Albert Einstein College of Medicine was established in 1955 and is one of the country's premiere research-intensive medical schools. Einstein serves as an innovative biomedical education hub, home to more than 2,000 full-time faculty members, nearly 1,000 students in our MD and PhD programs, and 225 post doctoral fellows. Our outstanding faculty and staff have set the standard for excellence in medical and graduate education; advanced basic, translational, and clinical research; and patient/centered clinical care. Our research enterprise, long a fundamental strength, advances discoveries from the lab to the clinic and the community. Einstein is honored to be based in the Bronx, one of the most dynamic and resilient areas of the country, and to continuously advance in our historic commitment to our community.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently 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.

• Acts as a liaison between the IRB and the research community and responds to queries regarding IRB submissions and IRB software.

• Independently conducts regulatory and administrative reviews of Exempt, Expedited and Full Board submissions.

• Provides engagement determinations.

• Serves as an IRB member.

• Independently oversees Board meeting, including making assignments to staff and Board members, obtaining quorum for the meeting and providing regulatory guidance at the meeting and writing minutes

• Works with IRB leadership to review and update policies and procedures

• Gives presentations to IRB staff, Board members and the research community

• Serve as the administrator for one of the ancillary committees. Ancillary committees function as an added level of review, according to regulatory and/or institutional requirements, and are conducted on an as needed basis. This will involve acting as a liaison between the IRB, the research community, the Office of General Counsel or other entities as required; ensuring all additional requirements are fulfilled, before releasing approval. Supporting and educating and training board members in the review and approval of research subject to ancillary committee reviews. The administrator will also be involved in the oversight of the Committee functions, including writing and maintaining minutes and relevant policies.

• Provides mentorship and training, as needed, to other IRB analysts

• Participates in regional and national conferences and educational events.

• Provides regulatory and ethical consults for investigators and research personnel on human subjects research related issues.

• Works with IRB leadership to develop and present educational initiatives for the research community on applicable IRB policies, procedures, federal and state regulations and ethical 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of direct IRB experience required.*

Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations (including 45 CFR 46, 21 CFR 50, 56, 312, 812) preferred.

CIP required within a year, CCRP certification a plus 

*Based on the candidates' years of experience, they will be hired as either an IRB Analyst or Senior IRB Analyst

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Albert Einstein College of Medicine considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary Range

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $90,000.00/Yr.