IRB Administrator

Department/Unit: Research Affairs General Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $71,547.00 - $118,053.00 Manages the day-to-day functions of the IRB including protocol submission review, overseeing the meeting schedule, agenda, meeting minutes, and action item notification to research teams. Works to ensure the rights and welfare of participants in the human research activities conducted at Albany Med. Conducts pre-review of electronic submissions and determines completeness and accuracy. Determines if studies meet review criteria for exempt, expedited, or full board by reviewing the IRB application, protocol, and consent forms, ensuring they receive appropriate review according to federal regulations. Correspond with researchers, articulating required modifications to study documentation, including informed consent forms, in order to secure IRB approval, and requesting additional information needed before approval can be considered. Prepare documents for deliberation at IRB meetings, attend IRB meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and communicate IRB determinations and actions to researchers Facilitates assignment of primary reviewers. Arranges for consultations between IRB reviewer and study teams, maintains communication with IRB Chair and reviewers. Develop and participate in training and educational activities on human subject protections to IRB coordinators, researchers, research coordinators and students. Develop, review, and revise federally mandated Standard Operating Procedures and Policies (SOPs) for the Institutional Review Board procedures. Exercise independent judgment and make appropriate decisions. Use electronic submission and data management system (InfoEd) with accuracy to track submissions, retrieve protocol information, and retain documentation and archives in accordance with policy and regulation. Maintain active knowledge of evolving laws, regulations, and policies that are applicable to human research activities through continuous professional development; Must have intermediate/advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based tools); proficiency in AMC applications required within 90 days of hire. Performs other duties as assigned Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with lower copays at most Albany Med providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.