IRB & Research Compliance Specialist - Remote

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,600 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support UT Arlington’s human subject research program. You will assist with IRB operations, regulatory reviews, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state rules.

You will coordinate reliance agreements, conduct audits, train researchers, and maintain records across campus, collaborating with Regulatory Services and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in clinical research ethics, compliance, or study coordination, OR six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience to include the interpretation of federal regulations for the protection of human subjects in research and implementation of programs or monitoring to meet regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews human subject research protocols for compliance with federal regulations and IRB procedures.
• Provides guidance on regulatory requirements and determines exemption/minimal risk determinations.
• Maintains regulatory records, supports training, and assists with campus outreach on compliance.
• Coordinates IRB reliance and reciprocity agreements with partners and oversees related accounts and audits.
• Assists with reporting to federal agencies and sponsors and monitors training compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

IRB knowledge

GCP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ClinicalTrials.gov

SMART IRB

ResearchMatch

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support UT Arlington’s human subject research program. You will assist with IRB operations, regulatory reviews, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state rules.

You will coordinate reliance agreements, conduct audits, train researchers, and maintain records across campus, collaborating with Regulatory Services and external partners.