IRB Associate Director (Remote)

Job Description:
Position Summary:

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for the review of all human subject research conducted at all campuses of The Chicago School. The IRB Associate Director will assist the IRB Director with all administrative activities associated with processing applications for IRB review.

Principle Duties:
Assist in the processing of all research applications for all Campuses the IRB Committee reviews in accordance with the federal regulations

Assist in conducting preliminary reviews of all IRB applications to ensure compliance with The Chicago School IRB policies and federal regulations

Assist in responding to inquiries from students & faculty regarding research activities.

Review requests for IRB Exemption

Review Modification Requests

Send applications to IRB members for review

Prepare documents for and attend IRB Meetings

Draft minutes from the IRB meeting

Preparation of all correspondence to researchers that convey the IRB Committee decisions and contingencies for IRB approval

Assist in maintaining IRB database.

Assist in conducting training sessions for students and faculty

Other duties as assigned by the IRB Director

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the OHRP regulations regarding the protection of human research participants

Knowledge of the principles of ethical conduct of research with human subjects.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical, time management, and multi-tasking skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Ability to complete tasks and adjust to changing needs

Knowledge of MS Office & Excel

Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in IRB Administration

Certified IRB Professional or willing to obtain certification within 1 year.

Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $$68,000 to $70,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.