JOB TITLE: PROTOCOL NAVIGATOR

Grade: 25
Salary: $92,055-$111,115
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Protocol Navigator position for Human Resources Program. The NYSPI Protocol Navigator will assist investigators conducting human research with the complexities of developing research protocols and adhering to applicable regulatory and institutional requirements and ethical standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed a (4) year degree
• At least (5) years of experience in an IRB or Human Research Protection Office, or with the conduct of human research.
  Work Location: 1051 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10032
  To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
  The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees’ unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
  The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant

• The Protocol Navigation will assist in the creation and pre-review of human research protocols and related documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting a congruency review of the grant and study protocol, where applicable.
• The Protocol Navigator will steer and assist investigators in the submission of protocols to an external Institutional Review Board (IRB) under a reliance process, including initial submissions, amendments, reportable events, and continuing reviews.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for investigators and research staff, the Protocol Navigator will address inquiries submitted to the HRPP mailbox, assist with weekly HRPP office hours, and provide regulatory and ethical guidance when needed.
• The Protocol Navigator will also work to ensure that all research activities are conducted in accordance with NYSPI policies, guidelines, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• The Protocol Navigator will assist in comprehensive record keeping and development of internal systems for tracking and managing the work of the NYSPI IRB Office. Other duties as assigned.