Tribal IRB Program Lead - Research Ethics & Compliance

Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) is seeking an IRB Program Coordinator to establish, administer, coordinate, and oversee tribal IRB activities related to research within Tribal communities. The role serves as the primary resource on ethical and regulatory requirements for researchers, Tribal governments, and GLITC leadership.

The position involves managing daily IRB operations, coordinating reviews (exempt, expedited, full-board), preparing agendas and documents, maintaining secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, health sciences, social sciences, research administration, healthcare administration, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of experience working directly with a Tribal community, Tribal IRB or health organization, Tribal research program, IRB administration, research compliance, human subjects research, or a related field.
• Knowledge of ethical principles and regulatory requirements governing research involving human participants; knowledge of Tribal sovereignty and the unique considerations involved in research with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
• Daily attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the Tribal IRB, coordinating with the IRB Program Assistant.
• Coordinate submissions, administrative reviews (exempt, expedited, full-board), and processing of research applications and related documents.
• Schedule and ensure required training for IRB members and staff.
• Prepare meeting agendas, review materials, minutes, determinations, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain confidential records of all Tribal IRB activities and ensure retention per policy.

Skills

Ethical principles

Regulatory knowledge

Tribal sovereignty understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, health sciences, social sciences, research administration, healthcare administration, regulatory affairs, or a related field

Job description

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) is seeking an IRB Program Coordinator to establish, administer, coordinate, and oversee tribal IRB activities related to research within Tribal communities. The role serves as the primary resource on ethical and regulatory requirements for researchers, Tribal governments, and GLITC leadership.

The position involves managing daily IRB operations, coordinating reviews (exempt, expedited, full-board), preparing agendas and documents, maintaining secure