The Human Research Protections (HRP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assistants are integral to the smooth functioning of Utah State University’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). The IRB is responsible for ensuring that all research conducted by Utah State University faculty, staff, and students which involves human subjects is conducted ethically, in line with legal requirements, and with strong protections in place for research participants. Accordingly, all research with human participants is submitted for review in line with the Belmont Report principles of Justice, Beneficence, and Respect for Persons.

The HRP Office and IRB seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and energetic candidate to support its office manager and other staff, and many of the office’s routine tasks. This is a part-time, non-benefited hourly wage position, with a strong preference for students who quality for Work Study. The Office of Research provides research administration services year-round, and as such, seeks candidates who can commit to working during the entirety of the calendar year, as opposed to solely the academic year. This position is not telework eligible.

Candidates will be asked to supply references if they proceed beyond the initial round of review.

• Ensure the smooth functioning and management of the front desk for 13-24 hours per week. This includes answering phones, triaging and responding to emails, scanning, file management, managing office mail, assisting with logistics, etc. The two people who split these shifts must coordinate schedules with each other to ensure 40 hour per week coverage of the front desk.
• Provide assistance to individuals who call the office's main line, as well as visitors to the office, triaging them to the appropriate staff member if necessary (including remote staff). This requires being knowledgeable regarding the office's basic functions, following the appropriate training period, and being able to respond appropriately to basic questions regarding those functions and the office's operations.
• Send email reminders regarding upcoming protocol expiration dates, with instructions for renewal or closure.
• Completion of protocol pre-reviews and assignment triage tasks.
• Manage the HRP Office’s CITI Training records and database.
• File documentation from meetings of the Convened IRB.
• Prepare templates for review and finalization for the Executive Director and Analysts.
• Submit receipts, purchase orders, and travel requests to the appropriate Business Services representative.
• File researcher communications from office staff related to protocol review tasks.
• Create approval or determination letters for each submission to this office.
• Data entry to track all protocol review actions.
• Generate reports using existing data for internal or external use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, or willingness to engage in trainings to become proficient
• Ability to coordinate class and work schedules with other employees in the office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
• Previous office experience
• Experience conducting research with human participants
• Work Study award

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interest in work centered around the principles of Justice, Respect for Persons, and Beneficence
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and positive approach

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) at Utah State University oversees more than a thousand annual submissions from faculty, staff, and students at Utah State University regarding proposed work with human participants. The HRPP is fully accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), and centers the principles of Justice, Respect for Persons, and Beneficence in all of its work.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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