IRB Full Board Coordinator

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an IRB Full Board Coordinator to provide administrative support and regulatory assistance for human subjects protection programs. The role coordinates the activities among UI IRBs, committees, and investigators, and may attend IRB meetings to document regulatory determinations and ensure compliance.

The position is Hybrid within Iowa, with a pay range of $43,240–$53,000 and benefits aligned with Professional and Scientific staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates basic level of proficiency submitting human subjects research applications to an IRB per federal regulations.
• Ability to document discussions and regulatory determinations during IRB meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance and regulatory support for human subjects protection programs.
• Coordinate activities and interactions among UI IRBs, committees, and investigators.
• Attend IRB meetings to document discussion of regulatory determinations.
• Enhance investigator compliance with the IRB application process.

Skills

Research Compliance

Problem Solving

Accuracy and Detail

Communication

Service Excellence/Customer Focus

Regulatory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Human Subjects Office (HSO) at the University of Iowa is seeking an IRB Full Board Coordinator to provide administrative assistance and regulatory support for the human subjects protection programs and services administered by HSO. To coordinate the activities and interactions among the UI Institutional Review Boards (IRB), other University committees, and UI investigators. The position will coordinate procedures and programs to enhance investigator compliance with the IRB application process and may attend IRB meetings to document the discussion of regulatory determinations.

Position Status

Professional and Scientific, Regular Full-Time

Work Modality

Hybrid within Iowa

To learn more about the department visit https://hso.research.uiowa.edu/

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation

Pay Grade: 3A

The hiring range for this position is anticipated to be $43,240-$53,000. Salary offers are based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, and budget considerations. In limited circumstances, compensation outside of the anticipated range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.

Qualifications

Education or Equivalency Required

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Research Compliance: Demonstrates basic level of proficiency regarding the submission of human subject's research applications and Informed Consent documents to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in compliance with federal regulations.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates working level of proficiency identifying problems and obtaining resolution alternatives.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Demonstrates working level of proficiency processing information with good accuracy. Evidence of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Communicating for Effective Relationships: Demonstrates working level of proficiency in facilitating collaborative communication and working well with others in a professional environment.
• Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Demonstrates working level of proficiency listening to feedback and adding value to customer interactions.
• Regulatory: Experience in writing correspondence to a federal regulatory agency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of university policies and federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in research.
• Technical experience with an electronic research application database or other data management system or electronic workflow system.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent ( [e-mail] ).

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowaand will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location . This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Application Analyst
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Contact Information

• Contact Name: VPR Talent

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .