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Inside Higher Ed · 6 hours ago

Institutional Review Board Coordinator - Office of Research

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $57K/yr

1+ years exp

Kennesaw State University is a prominent public institution focused on academic excellence and innovative research. The Institutional Review Board Coordinator will support the operations of the Human Research Protections Program by managing protocol submissions, facilitating researcher training, and ensuring compliance with regulations governing human subjects research.

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Responsibilities

Develops knowledge of human subject¿s research regulations through professional development and mentoring

Reviews exempt studies as assigned by IRB office leadership

Assists with the administration of expedited study reviews under the direction of department leadership

Supports full board study reviews as directed leadership

Contributes to the IRB reliance process as assigned

Routes IRB inquiries to appropriate personnel, with limited responsibility for addressing researcher or customer questions

Provides administrative support, including document management and other office functions as needed

Assists with communications with researchers (e.g., courtesy notifications) and supports outreach activities as assigned

Participates in quality assessment and improvement initiatives under the guidance of leadership

Participates with post-approval monitoring program activities as directed

Participates in investigations of potential noncompliance with human subject¿s research regulations as assigned

Coordinates logistics and follow-up for IRB committee meetings as assigned

Supports the delivery of researcher training programs in alignment with leadership directives

Qualification

Human subjects research regulationsResearch ethicsComplianceProtocol application reviewMicrosoft Office suiteCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

One (1) year of related experience

Able to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures related to human subject's research and other aspects of research compliance

Able to apply regulatory review criteria to incoming protocol applications

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge of federal, state, local, and University regulations regarding human subject's research

Understanding of research ethics and compliance, as well as related terminology

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g., Microsoft Office suite)

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Preferred

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!