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Florida State University · 1 day ago

IRB Administrator, Office of Human Subjects Protection

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Florida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, and they are seeking an IRB Administrator for their Office of Human Subjects Protection. The role involves conducting reviews and audits of human research submissions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as managing data and reports related to human subjects protection.

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Responsibilities

This position conducts pre- and post-review of assigned human research and related submissions by applying applicable laws, policies and procedures; documenting all required and other findings; and communicating outcomes or need for clarification from researchers and study staff with a focus on exemption determinations

Conduct post-approval monitoring review audits to assess and document whether research is being conducted as approved by the IRB and in compliance with all applicable laws and polices pertaining to human subjects protections. Audit activities include scheduling, planning, and conducting visits, evaluating study and IRB materials, preparing and disseminating reports of findings

Prepare, provide assistance with and/or coordinate logistics, distribution of information, use of information systems and creation as well as maintenance of regulatory records for human research compliance activities, particularly for Institutional Review Board (IRB) meetings

Perform analyses of human research submission and related compliance activity data to measure Office of Human Subjects Protection and Institutional Review Board (IRB) workload, productivity, turn-around and other trends of interest, using electronic protocol management systems (RAMP IRB and legacy systems) and other applications to develop, generate, interpret and distribute reports for management, other staff, IRB members and, as needed, the FSU research community. And other duties as assigned related to human subjects protection

Qualification

CIP certificationHuman subjects experienceResearch regulations knowledgeElectronic protocol managementEffective working relationshipsProject deadline managementWorkshop coordinationEthical business practicesCritical thinkingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of human subjects experience

Degree may be substituted by a high school diploma/equivalent, additional three years of related human subjects experience with documentation of increasingly advanced human subjects protection responsibilities, and certificate of completion in business courses at the equivalent rate

Must be a certified IRB professional (CIP), or obtain CIP certification within three years of hire

Preferred

Experience in a frontline research position

Ability to work with administrative systems and electronic platforms

Familiarity with relevant research regulations (e.g., NIH, FDA, HHS)

Familiarity with funded research

Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to meet project deadlines

Ability to prepare, coordinate, and conduct workshops

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering, and respecting others' input, personal values, and ethics

Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment

Benefits

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