| Senior Subject Matter Expert, Applied Research Ethics -- Annapolis, MD |
Author: Jon Merz
Date: 07-14-08 21:21
United States Naval Academy
Human Research Protection Program
Alion Science and Technology is recruiting a qualified senior-level subject matter expert in applied research ethics and human research protection programs to support the United States Naval Academy (USNA) HRPP. The USNA HRPP is responsible for ensuring that USNA research involving human subjects complies with applicable federal regulations, DoD directives, DON instructions, and USNA policies.
The Subject Matter Experts key responsibilities to USNA Leadership:
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance for the USNA HRPP including the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Rhode Island
Maintain appropriate and current Assurance(s) for Protection of Research Subjects
Provide and evaluate training in the responsible conduct of research and human research protections for leadership, the IRB, research personnel, medical staff, faculty, staff, students, and midshipmen at USNA and NAPS
Assist faculty, staff, midshipmen, and NAPS personnel with addressing human research protections in research protocols prior to and after approval
Maintain USNA HRPP Policies and Procedures in compliance with all applicable federal regulations, DoD directives, Navy instructions, and state and local laws
Maintain and support the research review and monitoring process (IRB and institutional) for new and on-going research protocols
Prepare required reports to USNA leadership concerning the HRPP office and the reviews of research protocol submissions
Maintain day-to-day operations for a well-organized and efficiently run HRPP office
Draft and/or edit all memos, correspondence, action packages, documents, reports, and presentations for the USNA HRPP Office.
Maintain and expand the USNA HRPP websites
Requirements:
Experience with HRPPs and IRBs; specifically in the academic environment and social- behavioral research (SBR)
Ability to interpret and apply HRP regulations; specifically in SBR
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) HRPP, particularly with Navy HRPPs
The USNA HRPP is located in Annapolis, MD.
For more information, John Park at jpark@alionscience.com.
See Alion Science and Technology - an employee-owned company for information. http://www.alionscience.com/index.cfm
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