Research Scientist 4 - Institutional Review Board (IRB)...

NY HELP No Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Research Scientist 4 - Institutional Review Board (IRB) - EOA # 2025-46 Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 27 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $110898 to $135665 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Richmond Street Address 1050 Forest Hill Road City Staten Island State NY Zip Code 10314 Duties Description Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the IBR Deputy Director and Director of Research and reporting to the Chief Research Compliance Officer (CRCO) at Nathan Kline Institute (NKI)/OMH, along with OPWDD/IBR Administration, the Quality Improvement Monitor is a key position in helping to ensure that research is conducted in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and institutional policies. The incumbent is responsible for conducting post-approval monitoring activities for human and animal research. Tasks include ongoing monitoring and observation of clinical and laboratory practices relative to approved IRB and IACUC protocols, with the emphasis on educating and building partnerships with members of the research community. The successful candidate will be ready to partner across the Institute to ensure the fastidious oversight of NKI and OMHu2019s research operations. IBR is the research arm of the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), including intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, rare genetic syndromes, and other neurological impairments. Through our Jervis Clinic, a unique Article 16, Part 676 Clinic, IBR provides clinical evaluations with a multi-disciplinary approach.NYS OPWDD IBR provides a professional setting in a world-renowned research facility located on Staten Island, NY, on a wooded, suburban campus with free off-street parking. The compensation package includes New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) insurance, a generous sick leave and vacation package, vesting in the NYS pension fund, and a deferred compensation plan. NYS Public Employees Federation (PEF) union benefits include tuition reimbursement and dental and optical coverage. Telecommuting work plan is negotiable. Duties and Responsibilities include:u2022 Collaborates in the development and maintenance of the Post-Approval Monitoring Program.u2022 Reviews reports and corrective actions.u2022 Conducts ongoing education and training or other process improvement initiatives based on the Programu2019s results.u2022 Leads preparation and conducts compliance and quality reviews, investigations of unanticipated problems and non-compliance, in a thorough and professional manner.u2022 Writes reports with corrective actions.u2022 Communicates findings with investigators, compliance committees, and appropriate parties and conducts education and training throughout the monitoring process with the ability to recommend further training from the education manager.u2022 Requires some travel and on location monitoring as needed.Telecommuting is currently allowed at up to 50% at the discretion of the supervisor but is subject to change by the Governoru2019s office and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Preferred Qualifications:u2022 Certified by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Society of Clinical Data Management (SCDM), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), or a comparable professional organizationu2022 Direct interaction with Federal Drug Administration (FDA), National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), or pharmaceutical monitors, including:u2022 Attending monitoring visitsu2022 Responding to monitoring action itemsu2022 Resolving monitoring queriesu2022 Drafting and implementing Corrective and Preventive Action Plans (CAPAs)u2022 Two yearsu2019 experience of Compliance monitoringu2022 Five yearsu2019 experience conducting human subjects researchu2022 Experience managing multiple studies under various research protocolsLinkedIn: Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: bacheloru2019s degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.Substitutions: masteru2019s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience. Additional Comments u2022 Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 27 ($106,898) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($131,665).u2022 The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.u2022 Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.u2022 All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.u2022 If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email to obtain information and RA forms.u2022 Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.u2022 Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.u2022 Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.u2022 Life insurance and Disability insurance.u2022 The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.u2022 Paid Holidays and Leave:u00b0 Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.u00b0 Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.u00b0 Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.u2022 Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.u2022 Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.u2022 Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.u2022 Professional Development and Education and Training:NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteranu2019s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Staten Island DDSO Human Resources Telephone 718-983-5433 Fax 718-983-5216 Email Address Address Street 1150 Forest Hill Road City Staten Island State NY Zip Code 10314 Notes on Applying Please email your resume to and reference vacancy ID and EOA # 2025-46 in your email.

Created: 2025-10-06