Job Description

Job Description:

• Advises investigators regarding the preparation of protocols, the interpretation of federal and other regulations, and the implementation of institutional or IRB policies.
• Reviews each submitted protocol to identify and resolve problems prior to IRB review and ensures the integrity of information, including making the initial determination as to the scope of the protocol and therefore its review requirements. 
• Prepares comments for investigators concerning submissions and responds to researcher inquiries regarding IRB or RADRAC policies/procedures, requests for reports, or renewal information.
• Composes summaries (federally-mandated minutes) of the IRB Committees' technical deliberations for dissemination to research teams which highlight Committee concerns, decisions and need for follow-up activity.
• Participates in the planning and execution of training programs, in the preparation of training and informational materials, including the IRB Website, and development of communications with faculty and administrators.
• Coordinates department or clinic compliance with a moderate level of guidance.
• Plans and executes internal and external audits and activities to support regulatory agency inspections.
• Prepares, completes and submits all compliance documentation on a routine basis. Coordinates compliance committee meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

â‹ Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated flexibility and multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands.
• Effectively communicate with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels in the University.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Resolves problems.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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