HRPP/IRB Office (Research, Regulatory, & Compliance - Galveston)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

25d

About The Position

Coordinates the daily activities associated with the processing of research protocols and all facets of protocol review management to assist the Institutional Review Board/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Two years of experience in human/animal research, medical care, or regulatory affairs
Effective written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Critical thinking skills
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Works with limited supervision to provide technical and professional support to the Institutional Review Board/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Analyzes protocols and supporting documents to ensure conformance with all applicable regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates regulatory committee reviews of human subjects/animal protocols, including management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee IACUC) functions such as creation of agendas, minutes, memos, and other documentation to investigators.
Communicates with investigators and assists research staff with study preparation. Provides feedback from convened meetings or expedited/designated reviews.
Develops and provides educational programs for investigators, research personnel, and others to promote institutional compliance with research regulations.
Serve as a regulatory resource for the research staff institution wide.
Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities, including participation in development and refinement of data management tools.
Collaborates with other regulatory entities at UTMB to provide optimal regulatory services for investigators.
Reads literature, attends training sessions, and other functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific, regulatory, and technical developments related to human/animal research.
Other duties as assigned.