IRB Compliance Administrator

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Compliance Administrator in the Office of the Vice President for Research. The role focuses on ethical and regulatory reviews of human subject research, acting as a primary reviewer and POC for investigators.

You will produce protocol summaries, advise on documentation modifications, and help with outreach and education. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience, with

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum of three years of human subjects research experience
• Experience with FDA regulated device research and knowledge of federal/state regulations for human subject research
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of research procedures terminology, clinical trials, and data management
• Experience conducting and managing human subject research in an academic setting
• Attention to detail; discretion with confidential information
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with faculty, staff, and institutional representatives

Responsibilities

• Conduct ethical and compliance reviews to ensure regulatory compliance for use of human subjects in research.
• Serve as POC and compliance reviewer of human subject research protocols; identify regulatory issues and risks to participants.
• Independently review expedited and primary reviews; prepare high-level protocol summaries; coordinate ancillary reviews.
• Advise investigators on regulatory applicability and modifications to study documentation.
• Assist with committee minutes, COUHES Connect, and educational materials/workshops.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Multitasking & prioritization

Collaboration with faculty & staff

FDA regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CIP certification

Job description

Posting Description

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR, Office of the Vice President for Research

to conduct ethical and compliance reviews to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the use of human subjects in research. Will serve as a point of contact (POC) and compliance reviewer of human subject research protocols; conduct research protocol reviews to identify regulatory and other issues and identify potential risks to research participants; independently reviews and approves studies eligible for expedited review in accordance with the applicable expedited review categories; assists with taking Committee minutes, correspond with and advise investigators, articulating modifications to study documentation; write high-level protocol summaries, coordinate ancillary reviews, and advise colleagues/investigators on navigating the regulatory landscape and applicability of regulations; assist with developing educational materials and conduct workshops/presentations; assist with COUHES Connect; maintain knowledge of federal/state/local regulations; and support other functions as needed.

The full job description is available, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACLxXemJFrMzeaRj5U-ek6wN8uJvCe3o/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110716311861814000406&rtpof=true&sd=true

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in related field
• a minimum of three years of human subjects research related experience
• experience with FDA regulated device research, working knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to human subject research
• excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• understanding of research procedures' terminology, clinical trials, and research data management
• experience conducting and managing human subject research in an academic research environment
• attention to detail
• discretion and good judgment with confidential information
• and ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with faculty, staff, and institutional representatives

• PREFERRED : Three years of experience working at an IRB
• experience conducting expedited and primary reviews for an IRB
• CIP certification
• previous experience working at an AAHRPP-Accredited IRB/HRPP
• experience serving as an IRB board member and administrative record keeping
• Experience conducting expedited and primary reviews for an IRB
• experience reviewing DOD, NIH, and NSF supported/regulated research
• and a background in science and engineering

7/23/2026

This position will be hybrid.