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Department Summary: At the VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, our mission is to foster transformative research, discovery, and innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University through service excellence.

We partner with faculty in all schools and departments as they seek funding, plan studies, establish collaborations, calculate budgets, submit grant applications, negotiate industry contracts, and secure patents and licensing agreements.

Our commitment to supporting and elevating the research community at VCU has resulted in record levels of sponsored research and has placed VCU among the nation’s premier public research universities.

Through our passion for discovery and willingness to take on challenges, we continue to advance the work that matters most and position the university as a national leader in research, innovation, creativity, and scholarship.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The role of the IRB Generalist at Virginia Commonwealth University is instrumental in facilitating the review and implementation of reliance agreements, individual investigator agreements, and ceding memos. Proficiency in utilizing platforms such as Smart IRB and IRex is essential to streamline the reliance process while ensuring adherence to institutional policies and federal regulations governing human participant research. Efficient collaboration between research institutions is fostered through this role.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive pre-review and post-review analyses of IRB submissions, identifying and addressing missing information, and coordinating with investigators to rectify any deficiencies. The Generalist also verifies ancillary committee reviews and, upon compliance confirmation, facilitates external IRB review. Additionally, meticulous record-keeping of IRB reliance relationships and approved studies by external IRBs is essential, including retention of approval letters and reportable events. Serving as a liaison between external IRBs, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, and VCU study teams ensures timely and compliant reviews. Collaboration with colleagues in managing the IRB Reliance Program and providing guidance to researchers is integral to this role.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Only applicants who do not require current or future sponsorship for employment will be considered

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience may include work in an IRB office or conducting research studies with proven coordination and information processing abilities.

Eligibility and willingness to seek certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience may include work in an IRB office or conducting research studies with proven coordination and information processing abilities.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an IRB or reliance analyst.

Certified as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Experience in human participant research and familiarity with institutional policies and         procedures regarding human participant research

Salary Range: 65,000 - 68,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible:  No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title:  Analyst LG

Unit: VP Research MBU

Department: Human Research Protection