Institutional Review Board Coordinator

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Institutional Review Board Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates, provides support, and oversees the review and approval process of all research activities involving human subjects to protect their safety, rights, and welfare in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations for the Human Subjects Research Protections Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three (3) years experience in research compliance, the legal field, or similar background.
Self-motivated individual with ability to prioritize incoming submissions and workload to meet nationally accepted review time metrics based on a variety of factors such as continuing review expiration dates, the level of review a submission may receive, and upcoming IRB meeting dates
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to interpret research data from various internal and external sources and synthesize results
Ability to interpret auditor and customer requirements and convert those needs into corrective actions
Team oriented problem solver who takes ownership of their work
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
High level of articulation and professionalism
Exceptional attention to detail
Critical thinking and proactive problem solving
Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement
Ability to either work in a team environment or independently with minimal guidance
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time
Ability to conduct training programs
Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to develop relationships to liaison effectively between researchers and the committee.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three (3) years of related experience with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives.
Experience working with Cayuse research compliance software.
Preference given to applicants with experience working in research compliance administration.
Experience reviewing social and behavioral studies, including education studies involving children, FERPA, and PPRA.
Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Responsibilities

Serve as research compliance subject matter expert for the Human Subjects Research Protections Program (HRPP).
Processing protocols, including performing extensive pre-review, guided by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviewer checklists.
Making independent determinations as to whether a protocol is human subjects research requiring IRB review or is exempt from IRB review.
Reviewing and evaluating incoming applications for completeness and potential concerns before forwarding to the IRB.
Providing guidance to researchers throughout the review process, including one-on-one consults to deliver timely and accurate advice.
Developing and maintaining templates to assist researchers with study submissions to the IRB.
Provide administrative support to the IRB. Responsible for committee management including onboarding board members, updating rosters, scheduling meetings, and managing meeting agendas and minutes.
Maintain registrations for the IRB.
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with required protocols, laws, and IRB regulations.
Ensure and maintain accurate records and documentation.
Manage the review cycle within the protocol management software system.
Perform routine and for-cause monitoring of protocols, ensuring research activities are conducted as approved. Assist in reviews related to potential non-compliance and adverse incidents.
Coordinate the development and delivery of educational training programs on IRB compliance for the campus community.
Regularly look for ways to improve the research compliance program and inform unit and division quality improvement initiatives. Present ideas to the Director of Research Compliance.
Provide staff back-up support for other committees, including the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical ($0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage)
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness, Book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.