To coordinate administrative matters for the Human Research Office and institutional review boards. To provide education and guidance to faculty and staff and consultation, facilitation, and decision support to IRB on regulatory and compliance issues pertaining to the conduct of human research.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a business or health related field plus two years of related experience..
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: NA
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of human research policies, regulations, and procedures. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form and must be highly organized. Ability to provide guidance and training to professional and technical staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews IRB submissions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Maintain and direct the flow of all IRB submissions, including initial determination of level of IRB review. Identifies and recommends solutions to potential problems.
Provides education and guidance to investigators and research staff regarding interpretation of applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Recommends on how best to implement those regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Provides daily coordination and facilitates interaction between research personnel and the IRB.
Reviews IRB-related policies and recommends revisions or enhancements as needed. Provides guidance and assistance in writing and updating policy related to human research protections and research compliance.
Maintains IRB files
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)