The work location for this position is full remote, however the selected candidate must live and work from one of the New England states (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT)

The IRB/SRC Analyst II is critical to the review and approval of research studies involving human subjects at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. These roles implement and coordinate the daily activities of the IRB/SRC and analyze all submissions for completeness, accuracy, ethical and regulatory compliance. The IRB/SRC Analysts interact and communicate extensively with committee members, investigators, and study staff.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

IRB/SRC Analyst I:

• Implements and coordinates the daily activities of the IRB and SRC including provision of support to OHRS senior management, the IRB Chair, and IRB Members.
• Functions as a resource to research investigators and staff.
• Provides clear and accurate instructions, guidance, and support to researchers through the entire regulatory process.
• Analyzes all submissions to the IRB for completeness, accuracy, ethical and regulatory compliance.
• Takes an active role in OHRS quality improvement.
• Works on special projects relating to the mission of OHRS for as much as 40% of the work week as directed by OHRS senior management.
• Reviews submissions for issues of ethics and regulatory compliance and provides regulatory feedback to IRB Chairs and Committee members.
• Reviews and contributes to IRB policies and procedures.
• May assist in meeting coordination, writing, and creating meeting minutes, and processing IRB and SRC outcome letters.
• May triage submissions to proper review pathways as governed by the CCSG grant and regulations.
• May make specific changes to consent forms based on regulations.
• May assist in administrative, exempt, or expedited protocol reviews.
• May serve as a member of the IRB Committee.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

IRB/SRC Analyst II:

In addition to Level I responsibilities above:

• Performs more advanced skillsets as directed.
• Manages larger portfolio of protocols and performs specific types of administrative or exempt IRB reviews.
• May train, educate and guide OHRS staff on reviewing and revising consent forms and other documents integral to the conduct of research involving human subjects.

• Bachelors degree required
• 1 year of experience working with scientific review or an IRB or an advanced degree such as an MPH.
• Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology-oriented business is preferable.
• Strong oral and writing skills required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Communications skills necessary to allow productive communication between OHRS and investigators and other research personnel
• Strong problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills necessary to identify problems and propose solutions and the ability to implement solutions as necessary.
• For advanced positions, ability to supervise, train, educate and guide OHRS staff on reviewing and revising consent forms and other documents integral to the conduct of research involving human subjects
• Flexibility and motivation to work on special projects relating to the mission of OHRS for as much as 40% of the work week as directed by the Director of OHRS
• For advanced positions, ability to supervise, train, educate and guide OHRS staff on reviewing and revising consent forms and other documents integral to the conduct of research involving human subjects
• Flexibility and motivation to work on special projects relating to the mission of OHRS for as much as 40% of the work week as directed by the Director of OHRS
• Problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills necessary to identify problems and proposed solutions and the ability to implement solutions
• Ability to learn procedures integral to scientific review and IRB review and to be able to manage work under these procedures as necessary.
• Ability to learn federal, state, and local regulatory information regarding the protection of human subjects in biomedical and behavioral research.
• Ability to input data relevant to SRC and IRB reviews.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with OHRS team members, investigators and other research personnel.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow through on work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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