Human Research Administrative Specialist

Do you have a passion for ensuring the highest ethical standards in human subjects research? Are you good at tracking multiple workflows with strong attention to detail? 

Ripple Effect is looking for multiple Human Research Administrative Specialists with administrative support experience in biomedical human subjects research to support USAMRDC’s Office of Human Research Oversight (OHRO). In this role you will provide customer support and complete administrative review actions. You will also gather, update and manage information related to protocol reviews.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: SHR-CC-02 
• Location: Frederick, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in-office) 
• Travel Required: None
• Clearance: NACI
• Citizenship: Not required, but must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Number of Openings: 3
• Salary Range: $46,475.08 – $53,446.34 (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Provide timely and professional customer service and support by delivering accurate information, assistance, and documents to principal investigators, study team members, program manager, approval authorities and other MRDC stakeholders.
• Actively monitor a central inbox for new emails, prioritizing urgent or important messages for immediate attention; identify and escalate complex or sensitive emails to the appropriate POC for further handling.
• Update and manage human research protocol files from intake and throughout the lifecycle and the information management systems used to track protocol review related data and other information.
• Coordinate active backup of working materials to facilitate review of future actions by team members.

Minimum Education and Experience 

• BA/BS in a life science, biomedical, or related field
• 2 years of relevant professional experience 

Basic Requirements 

• Previous experience in providing professional administrative support in a regulated research environment.
• Experience in maintaining and tracking data and progress of regulatory reviews.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, relying on your own resources and initiative.
• Strong skills in using MS Office software and shared workspaces such as SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Must work effectively in a team environment.

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Experience in supporting an IRB or human subjects protection office.
• Experience as a government contractor, supporting biomedical or health research programs within the DoD.

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple  

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.