IRB Coordinator

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, responsible for facilitating clinical research, interfacing with staff and departments, and participating in education and training efforts. Work resides in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office reporting to the IRB Associate Director. This is an entry level position where the incumbent will learn and follow the Standard Operating Procedures for the IRB Office.

Requirements

• Knowledge of clinical research principles, methodologies, and procedures.
• Experience with clinical trial coordination.
• Working knowledge of complex Federal, State and Local research and HIPAA related regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to multitask, set priorities and use discretionary judgment in a highly demanding environment.
• Work experience within a large, multiple affiliate organization.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.
• EDUCATION: Associate's degree in Clinical Research, Research Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in research administration or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired may be considered in lieu of associate's degree (in addition to two years of experience in research administration per experience requirement).
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in research administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts highly competent review of less complex IRB applications to assess risks to the institution and identify the regulatory and institutional policy requirements.
• Provides advice and assistance to investigators, committee members, office staff, and research staff regarding procedural requirements for submitting research materials and documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Presents educational materials to the research community to increase awareness of, and compliance with, human subject regulations and policy.
• Assists with the interpretation of regulations and develops guidance documents for use by review staff and study teams.
• Resolves questions about the application process and references applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees