Senior IRB Administrator

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience.
Minimum of 3 years work experience in human research, animal research, research administration or other regulatory based field.
Expertise working with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Organization skills required and the ability to lead, teach and motivate others.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a research project manager or research coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

Prereviewing and reviewing research
Training others
Supporting IRB meetings and general IRB functions
Maintaining IRB reviewer records and rosters
Internal quality assurance/improvement activities
Maintaining and improving knowledge base by pursuing certification and continuing education
Acting as an ambassador to the entire research community
Attends IRB Meetings as a reviewer and observer to provide regulatory and policy guidance when requested.
Attends institutional and national meetings as required.
Provides feedback to individual faculty, staff, and students on regulatory, ethical, and research methods.
Coordinates and delivers orientation and training for individuals and groups as needed.
Collaborates with IRB staff and other HRPP components to suggest revisions to IRB policies, electronic protocol submission system, and other departments/divisions; develops protocol templates and reviews objectives.
Maintains IRB member records and rosters; identifies and communicate any gaps in documentation, qualifications, or current training.
Processes and reviews IRB submissions, including new submissions, determinations, protocol amendments, and continuing reviews; makes determinations relevant to each type of submission.
Reviews documents for compliance with completeness of materials, inclusion of all appropriate elements, and best practices.
Communicates with the Principal Investigator and/or investigative team to seek out additional information as required; interprets and applies federal and state laws, regulations, institutional policies, and guidelines.
Serves as a liaison between the research team and the IRB chair, reviewers, and staff.