Human Subjects Research - Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

• Job Code: SHR-RA-03
• Location: Washington, DC
• Employee Type: Exempt/Full-Time Regular
• Telework: Partial
• Salary Range: $85,344-$87,307 (how we pay and promote)  

Do you have a passion for ensuring the highest ethical standards in human subjects research? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in the field of human subjects research analysis and regulation?  

Ripple Effect is looking for a Human Subjects Research, Research Analyst with regulatory and oversight experience in biomedical human subjects research to support the client’s compliance assurance program at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this role you will provide high-level research administration support to report human subjects research recommendations to executive management. You will work with senior scientists as part of a Human Research Protection
Group (HRPG) team.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

Responsibilities 

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and evaluations of various human subjects research protocol submissions, including amendments/addenda, continuing review reports, protocol continuations under new awards, and final study reports.
• Provide real-time assistance to the development and review of DHS-supported research protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Federal, DHS, state, local, and other human subjects protection regulations and guidelines.
• Provide regulatory-based written reviews using standardized checklists, identifying deficiencies and areas of noncompliance in protocol submissions.
• Support DHS HRPG Lead Analyst and relevant federal staff analyze complex problems regarding regulatory and ethical issues and provide administrative support for reporting recommendations to executive management.
• Actively manage and update protocol files and information management systems related to protocol review.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience  

• Bachelor's Degree in a life science, biomedical, or related field
• 6 years of relevant professional experience

Basic Requirements 

• Experience applying various laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing human subjects research and cadaver use, in research involving human subjects.
• Experience in making regulatory review recommendations to address deficiencies or noncompliance in human research conduct with prior professional experience relating to quality control and/or quality assurance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well with various individuals and collaborate across teams throughout a dynamic and diverse research enterprise.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, relying on your own resources and initiative.
• Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated ability to execute instructions, and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Master's Degree in a life science, biomedical, or related field
• Relevant certifications, e.g., CIP, SOCRA, etc.
• CITI training in accordance with local IRB policy
• Experience in either serving on or the administration of an IRB
• Experience as a government contractor, supporting biomedical or health research programs within DHS or other federal systems.
• Intermediate experience applying generative AI, automation tools, and structured data techniques to support labor estimating, pricing analytics, proposal benchmarking, and decision-making while maintaining appropriate human oversight and quality controls.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and/or nationally.

Benefits

At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences.

Learn more about our benefits and culture here.