IRB Specialist I, Center for Clinical Research

University hospitals
Cleveland, OH
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The IRB Specialist serves at the crossroads of virtually all activity that occurs in the Clinical Research Center and is therefore a key position in this office. The major functions of the position include evaluating protocol submissions, advising investigators, supporting the IRBs and managing daily operations of the IRB Administration Office.

What You Will Do

Reviews human research protocol submissions, coordinates IRB meetings, functions as a liaison within and between the IRB committees, investigators and their designees, and Center for Clinical Research and Technology (CCRT) staff, and participates in special projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have excellent organization skills with attention to detail, works independently as well as in a team setting and meets deadlines, and has good attendance record.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in health sciences, bioethics or a related degree
  • 1+ years prior experience in research, research administration, regulatory affairs clinical and/or laboratory research
  • Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) within 30 Days
  • Knowledge of medical concepts and terminology
  • Accurate typing skills
  • Ability to articulate information in grammatically correct written form
  • Excellent organization skills with attention to detail
  • Works independently as well as in a team setting and meets deadlines
  • Good attendance record
  • Service-oriented, self-motivated, professional, discrete, and act with integrity
  • Proficient in use of PC and all MS Office software
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