IRB Coordinator

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking an IRB Coordinator to join the Office of Human Subjects Research. The role provides administrative support and coordination for Johns Hopkins IRBs, helping ensure smooth processing of human subjects research submissions.

Key duties include determining review levels, advising investigators on submissions, preparing agenda materials, recording meeting minutes, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of IRB policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required; substitutions allowed per policy.
• Knowledge of IRB processes is preferred.
• Experience in research compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand the complete IRB review process.
• Provide admin support and advice on human subjects applications.
• Determine the level of review for submissions.
• Advise investigators on submission in accordance with policies and regs.
• Prepare agenda materials and track review components.
• Record IRB meeting minutes.
• Prepare correspondence documenting IRB decisions.
• Maintain knowledge of IRB procedures and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IRB process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Office of Human Subjects Research is seeking an IRB Coordinator to be part of a team that processes human subjects research protocols overseen by the Institutional Review Boards (IRB). The IRB Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support and coordination for the Johns Hopkins IRBs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge-based understanding of the complete IRB review process.
• Work with minimum supervision to provide administrative support and advice regarding human subjects research applications submitted to the IRB.
• Determine level of review appropriate for research submissions.
• Advise and assist investigators and their staff regarding submission of applications in accordance with institutional policy, federal, state, and local regulations governing human subjects research.
• Formulate agenda materials and tracks components of the review process, including communication with other offices and committees.
• Record IRB meeting minutes in keeping with current policies and procedures.
• Independently prepare appropriate correspondence to document the IRB’s decision regarding the review of human subjects research applications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of IRB procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Conduct administrative and regulatory review of designated human subjects research application submissions as determined to be appropriate for this role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of human subject research compliance and/or research administration experience is preferred.

Classified Title: IRB Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OF

Starting Salary Range: $21.80 - $37.80 HRLY ($22.72/hour; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: SOM Admin Clinical Invest Human Subjects

Personnel area: School of Medicine