IRB Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

University of Utah; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Specialist to coordinate and oversee human research protections and compliance across all review pathways (exempt, expedited, convened). The role involves turning dense protocols, regulations, and policies into clear, defensible actions and decisions.

This reading and writing-intensive position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication with researchers and staff, and the ability to support educational programs

Qualifications

• Reading and writing‑intensive role handling protocols and regulatory guidance.
• Equivalency rules allow substituting education for related work experience.
• Minimum qualifications include bachelor’s (or equivalent) or master’s (or equivalent) with related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage human research protocol applications and amendments.
• Prepare convened-review submissions and summary notes for board meetings.
• Interpret guidance for principal investigators and staff on regulations and policies.

Skills

Reading and writing-intensive work

Regulatory interpretation

Researcher communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Utah seeks an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Specialist to coordinate and oversee human research protections and compliance across all review pathways (exempt, expedited, convened). The role involves turning dense protocols, regulations, and policies into clear, defensible actions and decisions.

This reading and writing-intensive position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication with researchers and staff, and the ability to support educational programs