• Job Description

  Req#: req20975

  HSPP Associate (Multiple Positions)
  Posting Number	req20975
  Department	Human Subjects Protection Prgm
  Department Website Link	https://research.arizona.edu/compliance/human-subjects-protection-program
  Location	Main Campus
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	Research Administrative Services Human Subjects Protection Program is in search of multiple HSPP Associates who will serve in the role of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Associate. The HSPP Associate will perform a series of highly skilled assessments related to regulatory determinations and institutional requirements for human research protocols that are minimal risk. Incumbents have the responsibility for the review and preparation of materials, document determinations, and communicate determinations to the research teams. The HSPP Associate will provide support for IRB meeting preparations, utilize eIRB to document IRB actions, and work on special projects related to data integrity. The Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) is the administrative and regulatory support program for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and works in collaboration with the research community to maintain an ethical and compliant research program. An IRB is an independent ethics review committee that protects human research participants. The IRB must review all research and related activities involving human subjects conducted at the University of Arizona or where the University is a responsible participant. The University of Arizona HSPP has been accredited by the Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) since 2005 – strong evidence of our commitment to protecting research participants. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
  Duties & Responsibilities	Duties & responsibilities: · Review new minimal risk requests for consistency, completeness, adherence to federal and local policy, and interpret federal regulations to categorize each study appropriately. · Contact Investigators and/or research staff for clarifications, corrections or modifications prior to Chair review via eIRB. Notify Investigator and research staff when approval has been granted and forward approval documentation and newly approved consent instruments to PI. · Update eIRB database per manual, and participate in database testing and data clean-up when requested. · Participate in outreach and training activities with the IRB and the research community, including development of training material and conducting educational sessions with new researchers, research personnel, investigators, units, departments, and colleges. · Assist the research community with incoming questions to the departmental email account. · Additional duties may be assigned. Knowledge, skills & abilities: • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Quick starter • Attention to detail • Highly Organized • Ability to obtain CIP once eligible
  Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and a 1 year of relevant work experience.
  Preferred Qualifications	Experience in human subject's research.
  FLSA	Exempt
  Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
  Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
  Job FTE	1.0
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Research
  Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
  Rate of Pay	$47,356 - $59,195
  Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
  Grade	6
  Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
  Grade Range Minimum	$47356
  Grade Range Midpoint	$59195
  Grade Range Maximum	$71034
  Career Stream and Level	PC1
  Job Family	Research Compl
  Job Function	Research
  Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
  Number of Vacancies	2
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Simona Janisch sjanisch@arizona.edu
  Open Date	10/22/2024
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
  Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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