Summary

Review all human subjects research proposals to ensure that protocols are approved by the IRB for the protection and welfare of human research participants. 
Ensures adherence to the highest ethical standards by providing support, services, and resources for College investigators, potential research sponsors, and collaborating organizations

Job Duties

• Provides analytical and programmatic support to the research subject protections program.
• Supports one board/month and corresponding Institutional Review Board (IRB) actions for that board.
• Maintains positive working relationship with chair, vice-chair and board members.
• Provides customer service and education to IRB members and Principal Investigators for protocols assigned to board.
• Previews all research protocol/consent forms.
• Provides expedited approvals/exemptions for research.
• Recommends revision and action for requirements to Principal Investigator/Administrative Contact.
• Establishes anticipated quorum for each meeting.
• Assigns protocols according to IRB member attendance and expertise.
• Serves as point of contact when IRB members identify protocol issues that merit 'table' or 'disapproval.'
• Assures key ethical/regulatory issues are adequately discussed in full board meetings.
• Prepares meeting minutes according to required regulations.
• Reviews replies for completion of modifications according to full board criteria for administrative review and approval of minor amendments.
• Serves on quality improvement/accreditation teams as requested.
• Assesses concerns of non-compliance in the conducting of human research at the College.
• Conducts and coordinates educational workshops and seminars regarding issues in human subjects’ research and research compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in compliance, IRB role, IRB memeber, human research protection program position, patient relations, health care, medical/academic setting or communications.
• Candidates with a background in psychology and sociology preferred.
• Certified IRB Professional Certification (CIP)