IRB Coordinator

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a dedicated professional to review and approve social-behavioral human research applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with policies. The role supports the IRB and engages with campus communities to promote compliance and education.

The position includes maintaining guidance documents, coordinating IRB meetings, and serving as a liaison for investigators and research personnel across Summerville campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting research protocols beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review exempt-category and social-behavioral expedited-category applications for approval or modification.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, guidance, and resources for researchers and reviewers.
• Coordinate IRB Social and Behavioral IRB operations, including meeting management and pre/post-meeting activities.
• Advise investigators on federal and university policies regarding human research and provide training.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Location

Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

Job Refresh
The primary responsibility for review and approval of social-behavioral human research applications from AU researchers and student researchers as well as investigators for IRB for oversight. This position will ensure that submissions are accurate and complete and that regulatory guidance and human subjects align with regulations and policy.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:
INTAKE ASSESSMENT AND INDEPENDENT DESIGNATED REVIEWER: Review exempt-category and social-behavioral expedited-category applications and render decisions for approval or modification. Review and approve modifications to approved projects, as permitted by regulations. Review reportable events and make appropriate decisions. Make Not Human Subjects Research determinations. Connect with the researcher/study researchers to acquire the needed information. Serve as liaison for the enterprise HRPP program to support the Community Engagement and Outreach Unit by partnering with various campus communities. Raise awareness to ensure submissions meet regulatory and human subjects' compliance requirements and offer tools to ensure human subjects' compliance adherence. Facilitate in-person and online forums and participate in class lectures to establish rapport and build communication. Manage Student Support Drop-In Hours for Summerville Campus. Host Monthly Lunch and Learns with Summerville Campus.
GUIDANCE DOCUMENT MAINTENANCE: Work with units to develop and maintain application forms, processes, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with the review of research protocols, as well as guidance and instruction for IRB and Investigators. Regularly audits and refines SOPs, guidance, and resources for researchers and reviewers.
IRB COMMITTEE B, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL COORDINATION: Conduct a pre-review analysis of IRB submissions to ensure applications are adequately prepared and to identify any missing information that would preclude the ability to conduct an adequate review. Manage IRB Social and Behavioral IRB operations, including meeting management and pre- and post-meeting activities. Process response approvals for IRB B research applications that received modifications requiring a determination. Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting of review, study status, and panel activities. Create federally mandated institutional records in the form of meeting minutes that summarize the discussions and deliberations of the IRB in conformance with regulatory agency standards. Consult with the IRB Training Coordinator/IRB Education and Quality Coordinator to develop educational resources.
HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTIONS LIAISON: Advise investigators regarding federal and university policies regarding human research. In conjunction with the IRB Training Coordinator, provide training to the Summerville campus on IRB processes and federal regulations. Serve as a resource for investigators, research personnel, students, student researchers, and staff.
OTHER : Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related