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Northeastern University · 3 hours ago

Human Subject Research Protection Coordinator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

Northeastern University is a global university that supports its team working remotely. The Human Subject Research Protection Coordinator is responsible for the review, management, coordination, and promotion of the appropriate use and protection of human subjects in research, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control.

Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for understanding and applying federal, state, and university regulations for the ethical conduct of research engaging human subjects

Process initial protocol submissions, renewals, and modifications for exempt and expedited reviews

Screen and review IRB protocol applications for accuracy, clarity, validity, and completeness

Communicate review stipulations to research team and work with investigators in applying regulations to safeguard the rights and welfare of research participants

Serve as a subject matter expert for inquiries from campus faculty, staff, and students regarding the IRB policy and procedure, and for IRB protocol preparation. Subject matter expertise includes knowledge of human research ethical foundations, federal and state regulations and requirements for human subject research

Identify areas of needed business improvement to reduce investigator and administrative burden

Support in planning IRB meetings and meetings with research teams

Inform IRB of HRPP activities and provide supportive documentation, as necessary

Keep spreadsheets with data stored in IRB database, SharePoint, and future electronic tracking databases

Make presentations to the research community on campus on human subject research matters

Compose correspondence from HRPP to research community via IRB list serve

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Human subject research complianceRegulatory knowledgeResearch administrationOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required in the humanities, social sciences, or scientific field

Minimum one-two years of with human subject research administration and compliance

Experience working within a research extensive, University environment

Proven knowledge to interpret University, state, and federal regulations and policies as they pertain to human subject research

Demonstrated ability to perform effectively, both independently and as a team member, with a professional demeanor in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and change priorities, under minimal supervision

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Organizational skills that involve juggling multiple responsibilities, prioritizing projects, and managing deadlines

Ability to incorporate knowledge gained from access to continuing professional development opportunities