Institutional Review Board Coordinator

# **Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator** **Medical School | Human Subjects Research | Compliance & Ethics** Join our growing research community and help advance ethical, high‑impact human subjects research at our medical school. We're seeking an **IRB Coordinator** who is passionate about research integrity, regulatory compliance, and supporting investigators in an academic environment. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring that all research involving human participants meets the highest ethical and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission‑driven setting, enjoys problem‑solving, and values collaboration with faculty, students, clinicians, and research teams. ## **What You 'll Do** * Coordinate day‑to‑day IRB operations to support ethical review and regulatory oversight of human subjects research * Provide administrative, regulatory, and technical support to investigators, IRB members, and institutional leadership * Review and classify research submissions (Exempt, Expedited, Full Board, NHSR) and prepare clear regulatory recommendations * Interpret federal regulations and institutional policies, offering practical guidance to faculty, staff, and students * Manage a high‑volume portfolio of submissions, including new studies, amendments, continuing reviews, and investigator inquiries * Support IRB meetings, documentation, and communication with research teams * Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements * Contribute to workflow improvements, SOP updates, and process enhancements to strengthen the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) * Utilize electronic IRB systems and Microsoft 365 tools to track submissions, manage documentation, and support efficient review processes ## **What You Bring** ### **Education** * **Associate degree required** * Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred ### **Experience** * **Minimum of 5 years of experience working with regulatory agencies in clinical research** , with strong knowledge of the research regulatory process * _OR_ certification as noted below ### **Licensure/Certification** * **Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred** * Candidates without certification must meet the experience requirement above ## **Skills & Abilities** * Strong working knowledge of federal human subjects regulations (45 CFR 46, 21 CFR 50/56, HIPAA, FERPA), Belmont principles, and GCP * Ability to interpret complex regulatory guidance and translate it into clear, actionable direction * Experience using electronic IRB systems for submission review, communication, and workflow tracking * Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word) * Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and time‑management abilities * Professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, clinicians, students, and staff * Experience improving workflows, forms, or SOPs to enhance efficiency and consistency **Caring for Our Team**** **We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role. **Happy to Help** At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.