IRB Administrator I

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking an IRB Administrator I to support research compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies for human subjects research. The role reviews submissions, performs IRB operations, and serves as a resource on IRB issues.

Key responsibilities include regulatory interpretation, managing CIRB reliance, training materials, and advising researchers under supervision. The position is hybrid and onsite as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IRB processes and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify applicable regulations and assess completeness and compliance of IRB submissions.
• Interpret and apply regulations to select IRB submissions with sound judgment.
• Manage operational requests (e.g., NCI CIRB reliance) and draft appropriate documentation.
• Assist in design and execution of tests of submission processes.
• Collaborate with senior staff to develop and implement IRB training materials.
• Evaluate incoming IRB queries and respond or route appropriately.
• With supervision, advise research community on IRB matters.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience

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. 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.

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**