Human Subjects Protection Scientist

About the role

The Human Subjects Protection Scientist supports the Office of Research and Regulatory Compliance (ORRC), Institutional Review Board Office (IRBO) at Defense Health Agency Research & Development (DHA R&D).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a shared Outlook mailbox and communicate with investigators.
• Log in and set up protocol review files.
• Email communication with IRB Office staff.
• Schedule and send read-ahead packages to IRB members.
• Share reviews/documentation with other IRB members.
• Attend all IRB meetings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, and other materials.
• Write and review standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Interact with colleagues, consultants, investigators, research directors, supervisors, IRB members, other US Army and DHA personnel, etc., to gather or disseminate information or to provide assistance related to IRB reviewed protocols.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, or related discipline.
• Experience: 1-2 years of related human subjects' protection experience.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of the Federal regulations governing the protection of human research subjects, including familiarity with the Common Rule and FDA regulations; working knowledge of ethical principles related to participation of humans in research; working knowledge of scientific research concepts and terminology of all research protocols submitted for IRB review.
• Attributes for Success: Ability to effectively communicate with researchers, research staff, and IRB members on matters of research compliance and ethical human research practices; possess excellent organizational skills and professional conduct and businesslike manner, meticulous attention to detail, committed to helping build and sustain team success; ability to track multiple tasks and review actions; excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills; thrive in a small team environment as a positive, engaged, and supportive team player; exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills with many different internal and external customers; remain flexible to address shifting priorities; willingness to learn new tasks; excellent time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None.
• Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: None.
• Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1).
• Job Family: Science and Research.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Federal regulations governing the protection of human research subjects, including familiarity with the Common Rule and FDA regulations.
• Familiarity with ethical principles related to participation of humans in research.
• Working knowledge of scientific research concepts and terminology of all research protocols submitted for IRB review.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$64,230 - $72,450.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (work 1 day onsite and remainder remote).