IRB Analyst I

Tufts University is a leading institution in research and innovation, and they are seeking an IRB Analyst I to support their Social, Behavioral & Educational Research Institutional Review Board. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations for human subjects research and managing key aspects of the IRB review and approval process. Responsibilities Conduct preliminary triage of all eIRB submissions and assign them to IRB staff for review Apply federal regulations, state and local laws, and institutional policies to initial submissions, continuing reviews, and modifications Make determinations regarding 'not human subjects research,' engagement, and exempt research under supervision Conduct preliminary reviews of expedited research and assign to designated reviewers Review investigator responses to IRB stipulations, assess adequacy, and complete approvals as appropriate Communicate review outcomes to investigators promptly and clearly Assign and distribute materials for expedited and convened meeting reviews Review designated reviews for completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements Assist with meeting preparation, post-meeting communications, and record-keeping Respond to email and phone inquiries from investigators and research staff Provide instruction and regulatory guidance on IRB submissions and the electronic system Support training and educational presentations in collaboration with senior IRB staff Build positive relationships with the research community to promote compliance and effective communication Maintain documentation of IRB reviews and communications in accordance with federal regulations and institutional policies Perform quality checks on data entered in the electronic IRB system Generate reports for the Institutional Official and other university departments under supervision Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implement new or revised processes under supervision Stay current on evolving regulations and best practices in human subjects research oversight Skills Knowledge and experience typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Strong attention to detail Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multitask efficiently, meet deadlines, and respond to ad hoc requests in a timely manner Ability to handle confidential information and issues with discretion and sound judgment Ability to learn software systems related to IRB administration and oversight Critical thinking skills and ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies IRB or human subjects research experience CIP (Certified IRB Professional) certification Familiarity with Huron IRB software solution for protocol management Company Overview With four campuses in Massachusetts, Tufts is a research university committed to helping students and faculty generate bold ideas, innovate, and become active citizens of the world. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Tufts University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 96 in 2025, 74 in 2024, 85 in 2023, 70 in 2022, 61 in 2021, 46 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.