Institutional Review Board Specialist

Classification Title:

Institutional Review Board Specialist

Job Description:

Reviews research protocol submissions (requests for new or continuation of research, changes to studies, reports of possible unanticipated problems, etc.) to assure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies pertaining to the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

Primary responsibilities include:
 

• Communicates with researchers – faculty, students, and staff – during the submission and review process by sending requests regarding revisions to the study application and documents that are needed prior to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and assists investigators in the use of the system.
   
• Assists with the development of UCF IRB policies and procedures to ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations for the safety and protection of human subjects in research. Provides expert-level knowledge (application and interpretation) of federal and state regulations and policies, and institutional policies with Human research.
   
• Provides guidance and support to faculty, staff, and student researchers to maintain awareness of federal regulations which govern human subjects research.
   
• Maintains current working knowledge of the regulations and university policies for the safety and protection of human subjects in research. Participates in the ongoing review of new information and changes in the regulations and guidance.
   
• Serves as a team member of the Human Research Protection Program.
   
• Serves as an alternate member on the Board and is a designated reviewer.
   
• Assists in the creation of informational newsletters, brochures, and flyers. Assists in developing and conducting educational workshops, seminars, in-service programs, and web-based training materials.
   
• Participates in professional activities, attends national meetings, and regulatory seminars.
   
• Communicates with Office of Research staff and other University administrative office personnel concerning IRB issues.
   
• Provides assistance in developing evaluative mechanisms for IRB function and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) interaction within the UCF community.
   
• Assists with IRB meeting administration.
   
• Other duties as assigned.

Department:

Office of Research

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. The schedule may vary as required.

Type of Appointment:

Regular

Expected Salary:

$56,030 to Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HHS 45 CFR 46 and FDA 21 CFR 50 and 56 federal regulations which mandate the protection of human subjects in research and IRB management and function.
   
• Knowledge of required elements of consent and IRB requirements for continuing reviews, addendum/modifications, and reporting adverse events.
   
• Previous experience with biomedical research.

Additional Application Materials Requirements:

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants:

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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