Research Integrity Specialist

Highmark Health; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an IRB specialist to oversee the review and approval of all human subjects protocols, ensuring federal and institutional compliance.

You will guide researchers, maintain databases, and ensure adherence to HIPAA and other regulations, with a pay range of $25.87–$40.48 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related field or equivalent experience
• 3 years IRB or clinical research coordinator experience
• CIM or CRC (preferred)
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) (preferred)
• Certified IRB Manager (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the IRB review and approval process for all human subjects protocols.
• Guides researchers on submissions, corrections, consent documents, amendments, etc.
• Reviews exempt or expedited protocols based on clinical expertise.
• Maintains the IRB database.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and institutional policies.

Skills

IRB experience

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related field

3 years IRB or clinical research coordinator experience

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Ensures compliance with federal regulations (FDA and NIH) throughout the review and approval process all research protocols involving human subjects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and manages all activities pertaining to the IRB review and approval process of all research protocols involving human subjects submitted by researchers. (20%)
• Provides direction to researchers regarding protocol submission, correcting medical and technical deficiencies or protocols, informed consent documents, amendments, etc. (20%)
• Reviews independently protocols submitted by researchers for exempt or expedited review based on clinical expertise/training. (20%)
• Maintains the IRB database. (20%)
• Maintains compliance with all regulatory agencies, including institutional policy, procedures, guidelines, and federal regulations. (20%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• 3 years recent IRB or clinical research coordinator experience

Preferred

• CIM or CRC
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP)
• Certified IRB Manager

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_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$25.87

Pay Range Maximum:

$40.48

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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