IRB Program Administrator

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Job Title

IRB Program Administrator

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Institutional Review Board-Chief Of Staff Division

Job Code

T31155

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Program Administrator, you will utilize clinical research and regulatory experience to assist IRB leadership to meet goals involving human subject protections. This position ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, ethical principles and accreditation standards.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

- Has a clinical background.

- Can review and assess clinical protocols.

- Thrives working both independently and as part of a team.

- Is always willing to work with the team towards the mission and goals of the IRB.

As Cleveland Clinic continues to grow, so do the opportunities within the IRB office. By taking this opportunity, you will join a supportive and flexible team while working in an environment that allows you to be challenged, try new things, be creative and advance your career. While the IRB office is located at Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus, most of this team works remotely.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes clinical research and regulatory experience to assist IRB leadership to meet goals involving human subject protections.
• Analyzes and screens research submissions.
• Identifies problems and issues, collects additional information and suggests edits/comments to documents.
• Communicates and provides information and guidance to investigators and study team members.
• Performs or assists with the expedited review process, review of unanticipated problems and other questions, concerns or complaints involving research.
• Communicates proactively with the IRB management team and assist within the team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Bioethics or a related scientific field preferred.

Certifications:

• Professional licensure or certification in a clinical specialty preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with clinical research programs and/or human subject protections.
• Offset: A Master's degree and 3 years of experience with clinical research programs and/or human subject protections.
• Offset: A High School/GED and an additional 4 years of experience with clinical research programs and/or human subject protections.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior clinical experience preferred.
• Prior human subject research experience preferred.
• Prior IRB experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.
• Frequent bending, standing and walking; and manual dexterity to operate computer required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Keywords: IRB, Research Submission Reviews, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Programs

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