Human Subjects Protection Scientist II

Details: Job Responsibilities:General Dynamics Information Technology seeks Human Subject Protection scientists to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Institutional Review Board (HQ USAMRMC IRB) and HQ USAMRMC Office of Research Protections IRB Office. They will specifically function to provide support for: (1) Research Protocol Pre-review; (2) Administrative Support; (3) IRB Policies and Procedures Development and Application to Research; (4) Education; and (5) Quality Assurance. The HSP scientists will work on Ft. Detrick as members of a team with military, government civil service and contract employees. Required Education:Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in science, nursing, health sciences, or a related discipline. Required Work Experience:Minimum of 2-4 years direct experience in the field of human subjects protection support to IRBs as an IRB Coordinator/Analyst. Other Desirable Requirements:Must possess a working knowledge the Federal regulations governing the protection of human research subjects, including a firm foundation in the Common Rule and FDA regulations, to allow for effective and responsible management of a caseload of research protocols submitted for HQ USAMRMC IRB review and oversight (essential).Working knowledge of ethical principles related to participation of humans in research (essential).Working knowledge of scientific research concepts and terminology to properly conduct detailed analyses of all research protocols submitted for IRB review.Ability to effectively communicate with researchers, research staff and IRB members on matters of research compliance and ethical human research practices.Following individual training and guidance, ability to become expert at applying DOD, Army and USAMRMC human subjects protection regulations, policies and guidelines.Demonstrated ability to use all components of Microsoft Office and to write clear, precise, detailed, comprehensive and grammatically correct memos and technical reports (absolute requirement).Ability to become proficient in the use of the IRBNet on-line document management system and Oracle-based protocol information management system.Excellent organizational skills, professional conduct and businesslike manner, meticulous attention to detail, committed to helping build and sustain the teamwork needed to provide world-class IRB service. Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified IRB Manager (CIM) preferred.

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