Human Subjects Research - Research Analyst
$85.3k - $87.3k
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
Risk & ComplianceRegulatory Compliance & Ethics
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a life science, biomedical, or related field.
- Six years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience applying laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing human subjects research and cadaver use in research involving human subjects.
- Experience 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.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams throughout a research enterprise.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, using one's own resources and initiative.
- Attention to detail, 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive reviews and evaluations of human subjects research protocol submissions, including amendments and addenda, continuing review reports, protocol continuations under new awards, and final study reports.
- Provide real-time assistance with developing and reviewing DHS-supported research protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
- 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 the DHS Human Research Protection Group Lead Analyst and relevant federal staff in analyzing complex regulatory and ethical issues, and provide administrative support for reporting recommendations to executive management.
- Manage and update protocol files and information management systems related to protocol review.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree in a life science, biomedical, or related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CIP or SOCRA.
- CITI training in accordance with local Institutional Review Board policy.
- Experience serving on or administering an Institutional Review Board.
- 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.
About the company
Ripple Effect provides consulting services and talent for federal, private, and nonprofit clients to design and execute policies and programs that shape health, safety, and prosperity. Its team includes researchers, communicators, scientists, and analysts who work together to assess needs, generate insights, and communicate findings. The company focuses on building organizational capacity by creating the right structure, processes, and skills, rather than fostering dependency, and emphasizes intentional leadership to improve performance and achieve lasting change. In short, Ripple Effect helps organizations implement effective solutions and sustainably develop their people and systems to meet long-term goals.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
Founded
2003
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