IRB Administrator I

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is seeking an IRB Administrator I to facilitate compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies for human subjects research. The role spans regulatory review, IRB operations, education, and coordination of IRB events, with supervision as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, at least one year of related experience, and may have CIP certification.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with research ethics and methods.
• Experience in human subjects research compliance.
• CIP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Familiarity with research ethics and**

Experience in human subjects research

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CIP certification

Job description

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.

• 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.

Irb Administrator i

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**

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.