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Job Summary

The Office of Research and Innovation is seeking an Institutional Review Board Coordinator.

Essential Functions

Review of Applications

• Assist in the review of IRB applications to ensure that federal and university requirements for application content and informed consent documents
• Attain and maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of human subject research protections including Federal, HIPAA, State, local regulations, and university policies throughout the review process
• Use independent judgment in interpreting and applying relevant university policies and guidelines
• Coordinate and communicate with IRB members, investigators, and research coordinators

Customer Service

• Assist faculty, staff, and student researchers in the preparation of applications
• Work with student researchers to educate and support institutional compliance with research submissions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address critical issues and resolve problems within scope

Data Management/Reporting

• Record compliance-related activities and maintenance of electronic IRB system
• Ensure appropriate tracking of research projects and generating reports regarding research actions and activities utilizing the electronic IRB system
• Serve as technical expert on the use of data management systems and the application process to support users

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• 5 years of administrative work experience
• Must obtain CIP within three years of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health, health-related or social sciences discipline
• Five years of human research protection program or research administration experience
• CIP Certification
• Basic level of proficiency regarding the submission of human subjects’ research applications and informed consent documents to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in compliance with federal regulations
• Working level of proficiency in identifying problems and obtaining resolution alternatives
• Working level of proficiency in processing information with good accuracy
• Evidence of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Working level of proficiency in facilitating collaborative communication and working well with others in a professional environment
• Working level of proficiency in listening to feedback and adding value to customer interactions
• Experience in writing correspondence to a federal regulatory agency

 Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

Remote- Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This position is classified as exempt with a salary grade of I. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/