IRB Specialist I, Center for Clinical Research (Hybrid)

The IRB Specialist serves at the crossroads of virtually all activity that occurs in the Clinical Research Center and is therefore a key position in this office. The major functions of the position include evaluating protocol submissions, advising investigators, supporting the IRBs and managing daily operations of the IRB Administration Office.

What You Will Do

• Works to obtain and maintain a current understanding of Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines governing human subject research (15%)
• Reviews human research protocol submissions to ensure that the UHCMC clinical research activities are conducted in compliance with IRB policies, institutional SOPs and international, federal, state, and local rules, regulations and ethical principles regarding the use of human subjects in research. (30%)
• Coordinates IRB meetings including preparation of the agenda and materials in addition to recording medical and ethical issues discussed to ensure accurate documentation of IRB determinations. (25%)
• Functions as a liaison within and between the IRB committees, investigators and their designees, and Center for Clinical Research and Technology (CCRT) staff. (15%)
• Participates in special projects. (15%)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.