IRB Compliance Administrator

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA seeks an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Compliance Administrator to ensure ethical and regulatory adherence for research involving human subjects.

The role serves as a point of contact and reviewer for human subjects protocols, identifying risks, preparing expedited reviews, and supporting investigators with documentation and education on applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Independently reviews and approves studies eligible for expedited review.
• Coordinates minutes for Committee meetings and advises investigators.
• Develops educational materials and conducts workshops on regulatory topics.
• Supports COUHES Connect and other compliance activities.

Job 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.

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