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IRB Administrator I
Job Number: 2024-47242
Category: Administrative Professional
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Center for Clinical Research - W826000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 43
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Nov. 12, 2024

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The IRB Administrator I facilitates efficient and effective research compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies and regulations as they pertain to the conduct of human subjects research. The IRB Admin I reviews human subject research submissions, performs complex IRB operations, and acts as a key resource for the research community on IRB issues.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regulatory Review:

  • Identify applicable regulations and policies for select IRB submissions, assessing for completeness and compliance.
  • Interpret and apply applicable regulations and policies to select IRB submissions, exercising sound judgment in all assessments.

IRB Operations

  • Manage operational requests (e.g., NCI CIRB reliance), evaluate supporting materials, and draft appropriate documentation and correspondence.
  • Assist in design and execute tests of submission processes.

Education and Training:

  • Collaborate with senior staff members to develop and implement IRB training materials and educational functions.
  • Evaluate incoming IRB queries and respond or route appropriately.
  • With appropriate supervision, advise research community on IRB matters.

 

Non-essential functions:

  • Manage IRB events (room reservations, invitations/responses, etc.).
  • Update IRB website, user accounts, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 1year related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with research ethics and methods.
  • Experience in human subjects research compliance.
  • Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIP).

** This is a hybrid work model with the understanding that the IRB Administrator will be available and onsite as required to support the department**

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