IRB Program Specialist - Research Compliance & Training

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut is seeking an engaged IRB Program Specialist to join the Research Integrity & Compliance team at UConn Storrs. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, and IRB members to ensure research involving human subjects meets all requirements and guidelines.

Reporting to the IRB Program Manager, the position involves intake assessments, pre-reviews, potential service as IRB member, policy development, training delivery, and ongoing regulatory monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain CIP within one year of becoming eligible.
• Experience interpreting federal laws and university guidelines for human subjects research.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience working under supervision, with independence and discretion.
• Collaborative experience with administrators, faculty, staff and students in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial intake and assessment of IRB submissions for completeness prior to processing.
• Assists with administrative pre-reviews of IRB protocols in exempt or expedited review categories.
• When qualified, serves as an IRB member or alternate member and performs IRB reviews.
• Prepares detailed correspondence to investigators to communicate findings of the IRB.
• Assists in developing written policies and procedures for compliance in human subjects research.
• Helps develop educational materials to train investigators and study personnel on regulations and policies.
• Participates in delivering educational trainings and workshops for faculty, staff, and student researchers.
• Serves as a resource for questions when preparing IRB applications and as a compliance resource.
• Keeps current on federal, state, local human subject research regulations and communicates changes.
• Attends IRB meetings as needed, takes notes, and prepares reports.
• Maintains IRB study-related documents in accordance with guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

IRB knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

CIP eligibility within 1 year

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Connecticut is seeking an engaged IRB Program Specialist to join the Research Integrity & Compliance team at UConn Storrs. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, and IRB members to ensure research involving human subjects meets all requirements and guidelines.

Reporting to the IRB Program Manager, the position involves intake assessments, pre-reviews, potential service as IRB member, policy development, training delivery, and ongoing regulatory monitoring.