IRB Administrator

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administrator reviews research protocol submissions to ensure protocol procedures and consent processes are structured in a manner that meets the requirements of federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies governing human research and privacy, and where appropriate, grant approval for the Institutional Review Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• One (1) year of experience in a research environment that demonstrates experience with compliance issues and familiarity with research ethics and methods; OR a combination of education and relevant experience to equal five (5) years.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make effective recommendations and decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve with high volumes and rigid deadlines.
• Ability to utilize multiple resources and references to understand complex regulations.
• Skilled in the use of the computer to include Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies federal, state, University regulations, and institutional policies relevant to human subjects’ research and privacy.
• Oversees and coordinates the preparation of continuation/renewal applications for review by the fully convened IRB and ensures that all relevant documents are provided to the reviewers IRB members, and ready for review by the Board.
• Communicates concerns to research staff (investigators and/or coordinators) to resolve pertinent issues and approves administrative and procedural modifications.
• Reviews responsive materials from investigators and determines whether stated conditions have been satisfied or whether additional information is required.
• Processes accounts receivable/payable for IRB review fees.
• Provides assistance and instruction to IRB members, faculty, staff, student researchers, and research coordinators in the use of the IRB electronic submissions.
• Identifies regulatory issues as well as institutional policy issues and makes recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time