IRB Coordinator

Location:

Evanston, IL - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Duration: 6 month Contract to Full-Time Hire

Our client is growing their Clinical Research practice across 9 hospitals and is looking to bring on additional support for their internal and external IRB group. The Research Compliance Coordinator (RCC), reporting to the Associate Director, Research, coordinates the pre‑review of human subject study submissions (expedited, exempt and emergency use) throughout the lifecycle of each study. The RCC ensures that all human and, if applicable, animal subject research activities conducted comply with federal regulations, state and local law and institutional policies.

• Work with the Director and Associate Director to apply policies, procedures and regulations related to the conduct of research involving varying risk levels.
• Serve as backup support for the IRB Committee meetings, subcommittee meetings, preparing meeting agendas and materials, taking minutes, and advising IRB members on applicable regulations, policies, and review criteria.
• Pre‑review submissions for appropriateness and levels of involvement of human subjects.
• Prepare and issue letters of approval or requests for further clarification, consent forms, etc.
• Interact extensively with IRB staff and research staff on the proper IRB submission to ensure that reports and submissions fulfill all legal requirements, as well as those for quality and accuracy of information, and that all reports have proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance, promote the ethical conduct of research and serve as a backup for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
• Maintain knowledge of changes and implementation of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures related to the conduct of human subject research.
• Review and process IRB submissions per internal policies and procedures. Monitor database for all IRB‑related research projects, particularly with regard to annual reports.
• Represent IRB in a professional manner to other health system employees and organizational units.

• Bachelors Degree Required
• 2 Years Experience working in a research setting with IRB knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of scientific and medical concepts and terminology. Clinical background preferred.
• Project a high degree of intelligence, energy, and imagination, and have an outstanding work ethic and personal enthusiasm for the mission of our client, as well as a genuine commitment to the advancement of science and education.
• Value the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion as an organizational operating principle.
• Certified Institutional Review Board (IRB) Professional (CIP) - Public Responsibility in Medchidicine and Research (PRIM&R) Preferred or
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC®) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Preferred

Associate

Full-time

Research and Administrative

Hospitals and Health Care

Medical insurance

Vision insurance