Institutional Review & Regulatory Operations Specialist

$53,000 - $60,000/Yr

University of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Institutional Review & Regulatory Operations Specialist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore will support the administration of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities, ensuring compliance with regulations governing human subjects in research. This entry-level position involves providing administrative and logistical support to the IRB, serving as a liaison between the IRB and other departments, and coordinating IRB meeting activities. The role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills to assist staff and students with research compliance questions.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the UMB Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the IRB.
• Serve as liaison between the IRB/Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and other departments or the community.
• Develop and schedule the IRB meeting activities in accordance with specifications and funding limitations.
• Oversee daily operations and coordinate activities of the IRB; determine priorities.
• Confer with and advise staff, students, and others to provide technical advice and problem-solving assistance.
• Coordinate activities of the IRB and the HRPP with interrelated activities of other programs, departments, or staff.
• Review program documents independently and contact consultant and alternate members for scientific and ethical review.
• Develop, compile, and write communications and promotional literature for distribution such as IRB meeting materials and website content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of administrative/coordinator program experience.
• One year of experience with regulatory operations and administration governing the use of human subjects preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Generous leave package including over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
• Unlimited accrual of sick time
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional learning and development programs
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options if applicable.