Job Description

General Dynamics Information Technology is currently looking for a Human Subjects Protection Scientist (HSPS) to join our team to support our client at the Office of Research Protection - MRMC . This position is an opportunity to work with and learn from a team of 25+ other Human Subjects Research professionals.

This position allows the opportunity to work REMOTE from home during COVID pandemic restrictions. Once it is safe to return to work, and restrictions are lifted, this position will work 100% onsite at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

In this role, the HSPS will:
* Provide real-time oversight of USAMRMC-supported research protocols through timely documented reviews of protocol lifecycle actions to assure ongoing compliance with all applicable Federal, DoD, DA, state, host nation, and USAMRMC human subjects protection regulatory requirements.
* Provide regulatory-based written review of protocol life cycle actions using standardized checklists; managing up to 500 protocols at a time.
* Delineate deficiencies and areas of noncompliance and makes recommendations to the HRPO federal AAs regarding regulatory and ethical issues in HRPO post-approval submissions.
* Provide a comprehensive review and evaluation of protocol amendments/addenda, continuing review reports, reports of unanticipated problems and serious adverse event, reports of serious or continuing noncompliance, reports of research suspension/termination, protocol deviations, subject complaints, and final study reports and provide a professional quality written review, as required.
* Provide accurate information, assistance, and documents to customers and HRPO federal personnel when requested with appropriate professionalism in a timely manner. This will require active management and updating the protocol files and the information management systems used to track information related to protocol review.
* Support the HRPO federal personnel in the conduct of noncompliance investigations and compliance inspections of extramural protocols. Shall provide regulatory-based written review of HRPO reportable events. Support includes preparing, planning, conducting, and reporting on compliance inspections of research for which HRPO has oversight.
* Assist in the preparation of the written report of each compliance inspection that includes, but is not limited to, written specific findings of the inspection and recommendations that would enable the institution to bring the research into compliance.
* Provide support for staff assistance visits and HRPP assessments designed to monitor compliance with human subjects protection regulations and make recommendations for improvement. This includes assisting with planning, formulation of agenda and preparation of materials for use during the visit, to include any educational presentations.
* Prepare staff assistance visit materials (e.g. agenda, checklists, presentation).
* Participate in interviews with investigators, study staff, IRB staff, institutional officials, and research participants, and conduct detailed policy and regulatory record reviews, complete staff assistance checklists, and assist with preparation of after-action reports.
* Travel to sites, as needed, to support HRPO federal personnel to provide compliance oversight to USAMRMC-supported research studies.
* Provide support for the HRPO transition from paper to electronic review processes, including implementation and training on electronic review processes.
* Assist the Government to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, and other materials to ensure compliance with current regulations and to update investigators, research managers and administrators, and administrative staff on human subjects protection and regulatory compliance policies and procedures as they apply to research supported by the USAMRMC.
* Assist in the development of local procedures and guidance for the HRPO and the USAMRMC in the area of human subjects' protection.
* Support the development and implementation of effective mechanisms to communicate and interpret these regulations, policies, and guidelines.
* Assist in development and implementation of internal HRPO operating procedures and review guidelines as requested.
* Foster regulatory compliance through education and training of investigators, research managers, administrators, and HRPO staff, and provide assistance to program offices and investigators with interpretation of human subjects protection and cadaver use requirements.
* Acquire and retain knowledge of current Federal, DoD, DA, state, host nation, and USAMRMC regulatory requirements related to the protection of human subjects in research and cadaver use and apply knowledge of these regulations and general ethical principles during HRPO reviews of assigned projects.
* Interact with colleagues, consultants, investigators, research directors, supervisors, other US Army personnel, etc., to gather or disseminate information or to provide assistance related to assigned protocols, attend meetings and conference calls as necessary, and provide education on human subjects protection regulations and HRPO requirements.
* Participate in performance improvement activities and shall task contract personnel to participate in specific working groups to improve and streamline the protocol review and approvals processes, and provide input and assistance with formulating and writing HRPO standard operating procedures and work instructions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in Science, Public Health or related discipline
* 2+ years of related human subjects protection experience
* Ability to write and maintain a portfolio of research managed independently
* US Citizenship required
* NACI Clearable

MilitaryHealthGDITJobs

GDITpriority

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

T elecommuting Options:
Some Telecommuting Allowed

Work Location:
USA MD Fort Detrick

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done. nnGDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

PI130793951