IRB Administrator I

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking an IRB Administrator I to facilitate compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies for human subjects research. You will review submissions, manage IRB operations, and educate the research community on IRB matters in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of related experience, with preferred CIP certification and familiarity with research ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Familiarity with research ethics and methods.
• Experience in human subjects research compliance.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIP).

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 to develop and implement IRB training materials and educational functions.
• Evaluate incoming IRB queries and respond or route appropriately.
• With supervision, advise research community on IRB matters.
• Manage IRB events (room reservations, invitations/responses, etc.) and update IRB website.

Skills

Regulatory review

IRB operations

Education and training

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

IRB ADMINISTRATOR I:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s 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).

Additional Information

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