Regulatory Analyst, Human Research Protection

Regulatory Analyst, Human Research Protection

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

The purpose of this job is to work closely with investigators and research personnel on the development and refinement of proposals for the performance of human clinical trials or animal research. For campus-wide research, perform thorough protocol pre-review in advance of submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and provide technical consultation to Principal Investigators on any regulatory, scientific, or policy issues that will affect the likelihood of IRB/IACUC approvals.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required Education Bachelor's Degree in related field or Master's Degree in related field Experience 3 years related experience with Bachelor's degree. or 1 year related experience with Master's degree. Preferred Education Advanced science degree and extensive current knowledge of regulations governing human or animal research protections strongly preferred. Experience Previous service on an IRB or IACUC a plus.

Job Duties

For campus-wide research, perform thorough protocol pre-review in advance of submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and provide technical consultation to Principal Investigators on any regulatory, scientific, or policy issues that will affect the likelihood of IRB/IACUC approvals. Collaborates closely with the IRB or IACUC and other regulatory entities at the institution to provide optimal protocol review services for investigators. Directs, analyzes, coordinates, and evaluates research program operation and procedures. Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from the research program. Establishes research program goals and objectives and directs clinical trials program evaluation and quality control activities; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals. Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities. Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Reads literature and attends training and other functions as necessary to keep abreast of relevant scientific, regulatory, and technical developments related to oversight of research. Performs other duties as assigned.

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.