About this role
- Summary Review all human subjects research proposals to ensure that protocols are approved by the IRB for the protection and welfare of human research participants.
- Ensures adherence to the highest ethical standards by providing support, services, and resources for College investigators, potential research sponsors, and collaborating organizations.
- Job Duties Provides analytical and programmatic support to the research subject protections program.
- Supports one board/month and corresponding Institutional Review Board (IRB) actions for that board.
- Maintains positive working relationship with chair, vice-chair and board members.
- Provides customer service and education to IRB members and Principal Investigators for protocols assigned to board.
- Previews all research protocol/consent forms.
- Provides expedited approvals/exemptions for research.
- Recommends revision and action for requirements to Principal Investigator/Administrative Contact.
- Establishes anticipated quorum for each meeting.
- Assigns protocols according to IRB member attendance and expertise.
- Serves as point of contact when IRB members identify protocol issues that merit 'table' or 'disapproval.'
- Assures key ethical/regulatory issues are adequately discussed in full board meetings.
- Prepares meeting minutes according to required regulations.
- Reviews replies for completion of modifications according to full board criteria for administrative review and approval of minor amendments.
- Serves on quality improvement/accreditation teams as requested.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience in compliance, research, patient relations, health care, medical/academic setting or communications.
- Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
- Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.