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The IRB is charged with reviewing all research involving human subjects that takes place at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Medical Campus. A substantial percentage of such reviews are done by an individual employee of the IRB, rather than by a convened faculty committee. The primary purpose of the IRB Administrator is to review human subjects research, involving assessing whether it meets all institutional and Federally-mandated requirements, communicating necessary changes to the faculty researcher, and providing required documentation of compliance.

Remote work options are available for this position.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire.  You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions).  For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

Required Skills

• Master's degree required.
• A Bachelor's Degree plus experience beyond the two-year minimum as an IRB expedited reviewer may substitute for the requirement for a Master's Degree.
• Two years of research experience AND two years of IRB experience.
• Additional experience as an IRB expedited reviewer may substitute for research experience
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification desirable but not required.
• The IRB Administrator will be required to attain CIP certification within one year of becoming eligible to take the CIP exam.