Clinical Research Nurse Reviewer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a Clinical Research Nurse Reviewer to conduct ethical and clinical reviews of research protocols, visit laboratories for compliance checks, and develop educational workshops for the research community. The role includes one-on-one consultations for new investigators and site visits for lab setup guidance.

The candidate will ensure compliance with IRB requirements and engage in training delivery to researchers, emphasizing patient safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum five years of nurse clinician experience including clinical research.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to evaluate clinical procedures and identify risks to research participants.
• Certification within one year of eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical research protocols for soundness and ethics.
• Visit laboratories to ensure ethical and regulatory compliance for FDA-regulated studies.
• Develop and deliver training materials and educational workshops for researchers.
• Provide one-on-one consultations to new investigators for research initiation.
• Visit new or altered laboratories to advise on lab setup and configurations.

Skills

Nursing

IRB regulatory knowledge

Clinical research experience

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Posting Description

CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE REVIEWER

MIT's Institutional Review Board (IRB) - the Committee on the Use of Humans as Experimental Subjects (COUHES), ensures that clinical research is conducted according to best clinical practices and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing human subjects research. This position has two primary responsibilities: (1) conducting clinical and ethical reviews of research protocols and (2) developing and delivering educational workshops and consultations for the research community. The core responsibility of this role is to review clinical research protocols and conduct visits to laboratory spaces to ensure that clinical research, including FDA-regulated device studies, is clinically sound, ethically appropriate, and aligned with best clinical practices and applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, the Clinical Research Nurse Reviewer will develop training materials and conduct interactive workshops on topics relevant to the research community. The individual will also provide one-on-one consultation sessions for new investigators joining the Institute, offering personalized guidance to help them initiate their research and address considerations specific to their research areas. This individual will also visit new laboratories or laboratories undergoing significant setup or configuration changes to provide consultation on lab setup.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED :

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
• a minimum of five years experience as nurse clinician including involvement in clinical research
• familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory requirements
• demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical procedures and identify potential risks to research participants
• and must obtain certification within one year of meeting the eligibility requirements for the certification exam.

PREFERRED :

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• current Massachusetts NP license
• National Board Certification (NP)
• five years of experience as clinical nurse practitioner
• experience with FDA-regulatory medical device trials
• experience participating in FDA audits or inspections from the investigator or institutional side
• Certification in Clinical Research (e.g. IACRN, CCRP, CCRC, CCRA, CIP)
• understanding of relevant laws, guidelines, and ethical principles (e.g., 45CFR46, 21 CFR 50, 21CFR 56, 21CFR 812, 21CFR 312, ICH-GCP)
• strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• ability to assess research protocols and identify potential risks to human subjects
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to communicate effectively with researchers, IRB members, and other stakeholders
• organizational and time management skills
• ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• experience with research administration and compliance
• and attention to detail: meticulous in reviewing documents and ensuring accuracy.

10/9/2026