About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Job Description</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist in <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">initial screening of IRB submissions</span></strong> for completeness and compliance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">tracking of applications</span></strong>, amendments, renewals, and approvals.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Help prepare <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">IRB meeting materials</span></strong> (e.g. agendas, document collation).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Draft<strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-weight:normal">administrative correspondence</span></strong> with researchers.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintain <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">accurate records and filing systems</span></strong> in line with audit requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">updating of IRB templates, checklists, and guidance documents.</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist in<strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-weight:normal">process documentation and workflow improvements.</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Support any IRB administrative tasks assigned by RO.</span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The ideal candidate should demonstrate:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">attention to detail</span></strong> and ability to review documents systematically.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">written communication skills</span></strong> and ability to follow structured guidelines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">organisation and time-management skills.</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to handle <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">confidential and sensitive information</span></strong> professionally.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint </span></strong>is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Willingness to learn <strong><span style="font-weight:normal">IRB ethics principles</span></strong>, SOPs, and compliance requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong ability to translate and apply principles and guidelines learnt in review process.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Responsible, dependable, and able to work independently with guidance.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to handle tight timeline and structured workflow.</span></li> </ul>