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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

IRB Administrator-Institutional Review Board

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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IRB Administrator – Institutional Review Board Location:

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Hiring Salary:

$4,558.44 - $5,250.00/Monthly Market Range:

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Job Summary Collaborates with researchers, IRB Chairs and members, and research administration at affiliate institutions to ensure the rights and welfare of participants in human research activities.

Responsibilities

Interprets and applies federal, state, university regulations, and institutional policies relevant to human subjects’ research and privacy.

Conducts preview and review of research that qualifies for an exemption to Not Human Subjects Research Status (NHSR), including quality assurance/improvement projects, under the federal regulations.

Communicates concerns to research staff (investigators and/or coordinators) with the goal of resolving pertinent issues and approves administrative and procedural modifications.

Reviews responsive materials from investigators and determines whether stated conditions have been satisfied or whether additional information is required.

Manages the online Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) program and the program ResearchMatch.org which connects people interested in human subject research studies with researchers.

Processes accounts receivable/payable for IRB review fees.

Provides training to IRB members, faculty, staff, student researchers, and research coordinators in the use of the IRB electronic submissions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

education, experience, and skills must meet the listed specifications.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field. (Transcript required)

Experience:

One (1) year in a research environment demonstrating compliance issues and familiarity with research ethics and methods; or a combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including skill in making effective recommendations and decisions.

Knowledge of human subjects’ protection regulations and ethical standards.

Ability to analyze and apply regulations and ethical codes.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to multitask and problem solve with high volumes and rigid deadlines.

Ability to utilize multiple resources and references to understand complex regulations.

Skilled in the use of the computer, including Microsoft Office.

Strong organizational skills.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job Function: Administrative

Industry: Higher Education

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