Institutional Review Board Coordinator

Job Title Institutional Review Board Coordinator Agency Texas  A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Research  and Innovation Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job  DescriptionTAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs).

The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE The Institutional Review Board Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates, provides support, and oversees the review and approval process of all research activities involving human subjects to protect their safety, rights, and welfare in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations for the Human Subjects Research Protections Program.

RESPONSIBILITIESProtocol Review: 50%
Serve as research compliance subject matter expert for the Human Subjects Research Protections Program (HRPP). Processing protocols, including performing extensive pre-review, guided by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviewer checklists.

Making independent determinations as to whether a protocol is human subjects research requiring IRB review or is exempt from IRB review.

Reviewing and evaluating incoming applications for completeness and potential concerns before forwarding to the IRB.Providing guidance to researchers throughout the review process, including one-on-one consults to deliver timely and accurate advice.

Developing and maintaining templates to assist researchers with study submissions to the IRB.IRB Administration: 30%
Provide administrative support to the IRB. Responsible for committee management including onboarding board members, updating rosters, scheduling meetings, and managing meeting agendas and minutes.

Maintain registrations for the IRB.Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with required protocols, laws, and IRB regulations.

Ensure and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Manage the review cycle within the protocol management software system.

Compliance Support: 20%
Perform routine and for-cause monitoring of protocols, ensuring research activities are conducted as approved. Assist in reviews related to potential non-compliance and adverse incidents.

Coordinate the development and delivery of educational training programs on IRB compliance for the campus community.

Regularly look for ways to improve the research compliance program and inform unit and division quality improvement initiatives. Present ideas to the Director of Research Compliance.

Provide staff back-up support for other committees, including the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree.

Three (3) years experience in research compliance, the legal field, or similar background.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Self-motivated individual with ability to…