IRB/IBC Specialist- Research Administration

Department:
RI Administration
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Human Research Protection Program

Position Title:
IRB/IBC Specialist- Research Administration

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Research Administration Offices are seeking an engaged staff with relevant scientific knowledge and experience coordinating the Institutional Biosafety Program for human participants in research at KUMC. This position will provide regulatory/institutional guidance and administrative support to faculty, coordinate with internal and external IBCs, and provide support on IBC issues within the University and to The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS). Additionally, the position does include support the in the day-to-day functions of the IRB office. Duties include preliminary evaluation of research studies for completeness and identifying other federal and institutional requirements for the project.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and advice to researchers on regulations and research studies.
• Develop and maintain databases for IBC submission forms; analyze and prepare required reports and disposition letters.
• Develop standards, policies and procedures that facilitate compliance and serve as a resource to research personnel for human research involving IBC resources.
• Develops and maintains databases of information related to biohazardous materials holdings around the University; maintains records of Institutional Biosafety Committee approvals for usage of biohazardous materials.
• Coordinate between the various research and regulatory offices within the University, IB committees, the Biosafety Officer, and appropriate TUKHS offices.
• Ability to travel to conferences and other organizational meetings.
• Attend IRB meetings, inform members about institutional and regulatory requirements, and write meeting minutes.
• Communicate committee review results to the study team and field questions regarding the IRB's conditions for study approval.
• For research not requiring review by the convened IRB, determine readiness for non-committee review.
• Process the electronic submission of all IRB submissions, including, but not limited to, amendments, problem reports, continuing reviews, and study closures.
• Attend IBC meetings where feasible to assist research teams and PIs with feedback where applicable.
• Assist with inspections of the clinical areas and assist with leading the outside inspectors around clinical areas when needed.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not usually subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in life sciences or public health or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience on a year for year basis. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.

Work Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience of work in a research support office in an academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or specialized background in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or other related field.

Certifications/Licenses: CIP (Certified IRB Professional)

Work Experience: Minimum five (5) years' experience working in biosafety.

Skills

• Demonstrated teamwork, client service, and decision-making skills, and ability to foster collegial and cooperative relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication skills in working with administrators, employees, research departments, health and safety staff Exceptional problem solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Must be able to manage time and priorities effectively.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Document:

Resume

Cover letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$58,000.00 - $86,000.00
Minimum
$58,000.00
Midpoint
$72,000.00
Maximum
$86,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/IRB-IBC-Specialist--Research-Administration_JR007669 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR007669.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination






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