IRB Administrator

$50,400 - $50,400/Yr

University of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The IRB Administrator at the University of Oklahoma is responsible for providing administrative support to the Institutional Review Boards (IRB) on the OUHSC campus. This role involves assisting with the review and coordination of research submissions involving human subjects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and university policies. The administrator will also provide technical assistance to investigators and recommend improvements to the IRB review process.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators with the application submission process.
• Interpret and advise investigators on applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and federal regulations.
• Answer questions and guide investigators through processes.
• Screen research study applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Determine if studies meet review criteria for exempt, expedited, or full board review.
• Screen revised applications and resubmissions, reviewing changes and forwarding to IRB Chairperson for final approval.
• Establish a record of incoming mail into the IRB database.
• Distribute exempt and expedited studies to the IRB Chairperson for review.
• Coordinate with principal investigators for preparation of materials for board meetings.
• Generate correspondence on behalf of the Director, Assistant Director, and/or IRB Chairpersons.
• Stamp consent forms appropriately and distribute correspondence to investigators.
• Act as a liaison between the IRB, IRB Chairperson, investigators, Office of Research Administration, Radiation Safety Office, and Institutional Biosafety Committee.
• Follow up with investigators to ensure awareness of time limits and deadlines.
• Coordinate and schedule monthly reviews and annual review reports with the IRB.
• Create agendas and ensure appropriate member composition for quorum according to federal regulations.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed during meetings.
• Create board letters with instructions for corrections based on meeting deliberations.
• Take minutes, prepare written drafts, and distribute to the IRB Chairperson as required.
• Make recommendations for streamlining the IRB review process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 36 months experience in IRB administration, grant and contract administration, clinical research administration, or clinical research nursing administration, including 12 months of IRB experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Excellent writing skills for communication with investigators and writing meeting minutes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification after 2 years of IRB experience.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture of respect and civility.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.