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Health Science Specialist - IRB Coordinator

Los Angeles, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $113K/yr

1+ years exp

The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Health Science Specialist - IRB Coordinator to support research activities at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The role involves maintaining compliance with federal regulations, consulting on human subjects protection, and providing training for Institutional Review Board members.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The employee maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations regarding research involving human subjects

The employee pre-reviews new studies for content and completeness following local, AAHRPP, Office of Research Oversight (ORO), VHA Handbooks, and FDA requirements before forwarding them to the IRB Committee

The employee ensures that all IRB actions and procedures are within the scope of applicable VA, AAHRPP, and FDA regulations, as needed

The employee continually provides updates to the board regarding the ever changing and evolving regulations, as well as noteworthy news items pertaining to Human Studies

The employee is the primary trainer for new members of the IRB concerning the policies, procedures and responsibilities of the IRB, including Data Use Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements and Privacy concerns

The employee will review protocols as they are received in the IRB office for completeness and appropriateness of content

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeInstitutional Review Board experienceFederal regulations knowledgeResearch support servicesCompliance inspectionProject managementHuman subjects protectionTrainingEducation

Required

Must have a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position

Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically related to the work of the position

Specialized experience includes serving as an Institutional Review Board Coordinator (IRB) providing a variety of support services for active Research Investigators as the primary procedural, administrative and expert resource for the (IRB)

Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position

Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience (as stated above) may be used to meet total experience requirements

You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)