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Medasource · 8 hours ago

IRB Coordinator

Evanston, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Medasource is expanding their Clinical Research practice and is looking for an IRB Coordinator to support their internal and external IRB group. The role involves coordinating the pre-review of human subject study submissions and ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state and local laws, and institutional policies.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work with the Director and Associate Director to apply policies, procedures and regulations related to the conduct of research involving varying risk levels

Serves as backup support for the IRB Committee meetings, subcommittee meetings, with preparing of meeting agendas and materials, taking minutes, and advising IRB members on applicable regulations, policies, and review criteria

Pre-review submissions for appropriateness and levels of involvement of human subjects

Prepares and issue letters of approval or requests for further clarification, consent forms, etc

Interacts extensively with IRB staff and research staff on the proper IRB submission to ensure that reports and submissions fulfill all legal requirements, as well as those for quality and accuracy of information, and that all reports have proper supporting documentation

Ensures compliance, promotes the ethical conduct of research and serves as a backup for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

Maintains knowledge of changes and implementation of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures related to the conduct of human subject research

Reviews and Process IRB submissions per internal policies and procedures. Monitors database for all IRB related research projects, particularly with regard to annual reports

Represents IRB in a professional manner to other health system employees and organizational units

Qualification

IRB knowledgeResearch experienceScientific concepts knowledgeCIP certificationCCRC certificationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors Degree Required

2 Years Experience working in a research setting with IRB knowledge and experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Working knowledge of scientific and medical concepts and terminology. Clinical background preferred

Project a high degree of intelligence, energy, and imagination, and have an outstanding work ethic and personal enthusiasm for the mission of our client, as well as a genuine commitment to the advancement of science and education

Value the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion as an organizational operating principle