This position is located in the Office of Human Subjects Research Protections (OHSRP), Office of Intramural Research (OIR), Office of the Director (OD). The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and skills to successfully provide administrative and program analyses to IRB senior staff and investigators. If you have a strong analytical background improving effectiveness and efficiency of human subject protection programs then consider joining our team.

Duties

Serves as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Analyst, with responsibility for independently providing analytical and program support to the NIH Intramural IRB. Serves as a primary contact regarding IRB procedures and regulatory requirements for research conducted in the IRP. Participates in analyzing and evaluating IRB operations and procedures, in developing and recommending ways to improve their effectiveness and efficiency in meeting regulatory and policy requirements. Reads, reviews, and becomes familiar with content of individual protocols, consents, and actions under IRB review. Recommends changes to improve subject safety and to ensure regulatory compliance. Develops guidance materials, manuals, templates, job aids and other written and electronic resources on IRB processes and function.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: reviewing IRB requests for completeness and accuracy; monitoring human subject research programs for compliance with regulations and policies; and, coordinating with Principal Investigators to facilitate their IRB requests. You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: reviewing and evaluating research protocol actions for their compliance to regulations and policies; performing program planning and analysis activities for a scientific organization; evaluating the impact of new human subject research program policies on existing research programs; and developing measures of effectiveness in setting program goals and objectives. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12524777

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Francesca Littman
• Phone: 301-451-7616
• Email: [email protected]