Regulatory Analyst, Human Research Protection

Regulatory Analyst, Human Research Protection

The purpose of this job is to work closely with investigators and research personnel on the development and refinement of proposals for the performance of human clinical trials or animal research. For campus-wide research, perform thorough protocol pre-review in advance of submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and provide technical consultation to Principal Investigators on any regulatory, scientific, or policy issues that will affect the likelihood of IRB/IACUC approvals.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or
  • Master's Degree in related field
  • Advanced science degree strongly preferred
• Experience
  • 3 years related experience with Bachelor's degree, or
  • 1 year related experience with Master's degree (preferred)
  • Previous service on an IRB or IACUC is a plus

• For campus-wide research, perform thorough protocol pre-review in advance of submission to the IRB or IACUC and provide technical consultation to Principal Investigators on regulatory, scientific, or policy issues affecting IRB/IACUC approvals.
• Collaborate with the IRB, IACUC, and other regulatory entities to provide optimal protocol review services for investigators.
• Direct, analyze, coordinate, and evaluate research program operation and procedures.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with internal/external departments and organizations involved with the research program.
• Establish research program goals and direct clinical trials program evaluation and quality control activities; set schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Recommend new policies and procedures to improve program activities.
• Design, execute, and assess internal controls to provide reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Read literature and attend training to stay current on scientific, regulatory, and technical developments related to oversight of research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. UT Southwestern will obtain criminal history record information as part of the hiring process. This role may require access to critical infrastructure, and maintaining security is a minimum qualification to be hired and to be employed in the position.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
• Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
• Job Type: Standard
• Job Posting:
  Oct 29, 2025