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Posted Job Title
IRB AdministratorJob Profile Title
IRB AdministratorJob Description Summary
The IRB Administrator manages all administrative activities of the IRB. He/she is responsible for coordination of the initial and continuing review of protocolsJob Description
Duties:
The IRB Administrator manages all administrative activities of the IRB. He/she is responsible for coordination of the initial and continuing review of protocols
assigned to the IRB. This includes pre-reviewing submissions assigned to the convened IRB for completeness; pre-reviewing submissions eligible for expedited
review; and working with researchers and research staff to resolve issues related to convened IRB or expedited IRB review. He/she prepares meeting agenda; assigns
scientifically appropriate protocols to IRB members to review; attends convened meetings of the IRB; and maintains thorough and complete notes on the discussion.
He/she prepares complete and accurate minutes of the meeting including attendance, actions taken, the vote on these actions, the basis for requiring changes in or
disapproving research, and a written summary of controverted issues and their resolution. The IRB prepares written correspondence to investigators of all IRB actions
and decisions. The IRB administrator reviews claims of exemptions and expedited reviews as assigned. He/she is the main source of contact between IRB Chair, IRB
member/reviewers and investigators. He/she maintains minutes, IRB rosters, IRB hard copy and electronic files and all other required regulatory documents in
compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and IRB SOPs. In contacts with investigators the IRB administrator provides guidance on issues related to
IRB regulations and IRB actions. The IRB Administrator participates, as assigned, in research community outreach and training activities; IRB member and
administrative staff training; and IRB quality improvement initiatives including the review of existing IRB policies and procedures. He/she is responsible for the
supervision of an administrative assistant including ongoing and yearly performance evaluations.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required with at least 2-3 years of
experience and knowledge directly related to IRB issues and human research protections or equivalent combination of experience and education
(typical experience might include ethics, clinical trial performance, or experience in an academic IRB); detailed knowledge of applicable regulations
related to the IRB; demonstrated management skills or experience; must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Outstanding
organizational skills and the ability to function in a team environment are required. Qualified candidates must also demonstrate: excellent written and
verbal communication skills; advanced computer software skills; a clear attitude of customer service; and the ability to build and maintain positive working
relationships at all levels of the institution. Certification as an IRB professional is highly desirable.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School
Provost's CenterPay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
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