IRB Education and Outreach Specialist

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Subjects Office (HSO) at the University of Iowa is seeking an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Education and Outreach Specialist. This position will provide developmental and administrative assistance and expertise for the human subjects protection programs and services administered by the HSO. The IRB Education and Outreach Specialist will also be responsible for scheduling, preparing, promoting and presenting educational activities for the purpose of compliance with federal regulations, IRB requirements, and University of Iowa policies and procedures for the conduct of research involving human subjects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience (typically 6 months - 1 year) conducting and/or monitoring research involving human participants, or in a related administrative role supporting human subject's research working with federal regulations.
Communicating for Effective Relationships: Demonstrates a working proficiency in ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborate manner, including strong writing, public speaking and presentation skills.
Accuracy and Attention to detail: Understands the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to process information with high levels of accuracy at a working level of proficiency.
Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service at a working level of proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience (typically one or more years) conducting and/or monitoring research involving human participants, or in a related administrative role supporting human subjects research.
Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in research.
Technical experience with HawkIRB, data management system, or electronic workflow system.
Working experience reviewing, editing, or submitting IRB applications for compliance with federal regulations.
Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Responsibilities

Scheduling, preparing, promoting and presenting educational activities for the purpose of compliance with federal regulations, IRB requirements, and University of Iowa policies and procedures for the conduct of research involving human subjects.