IRB Compliance Specialist I (Hybrid)

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

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.