The LSU Health Sciences Center VCAA-Institutional Review Board has two openings for an Analyst. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a federally mandated committee for institutions involved in research with human participants; it serves as a screening unit to review, evaluate, and make recommendations relative to research proposals that utilize human subjects.

The IRB Analyst is responsible for a range of activities for the Office of Research Services including, but not limited to: conducting pre-reviews of primarily no risk to minimal risk submissions to the IRB, including new protocols, continuing reviews, modifications, and unanticipated problems; attending IRB meetings and providing support to the IRB Chair and IRB Members, including if necessary, writing and editing minutes of meetings under the supervision of the Compliance Manager; assists in conducting quality control functions and post-approval monitoring; delivering relevant education programs; optimizing and streamlining departmental processes; and training IRB analysts and student helpers;. The incumbent also ensures compliance with federal regulations involving both Public Health Service and the Food & Drug Administration. More seasoned candidates will also conduct pre-reviews of submissions to the IRB, including Full Board and Device new protocols, continuing reviews, modifications, and unanticipated problems.