IRB Administrator

Job Description

The Human Subjects Division (HSD) has an outstanding opportunity for an IRB Administrator to join their team. About this Opportunity The IRB Administrator works under the general direction of the Team Operations reputed company (TOL) to support the confidential institutional review and approval of human research activities in which the UW is engaged. The purpose of the review is to protect the safety, rights, and welfare of research participants and to ensure institutional compliance with federal and state regulations and University policy. The IRB Administrator must understand many reputed company regulatory and ethical issues and how they apply to UW research. The position requires balancing the need to assure the UW's compliance with state laws and several different sets of federal regulations with the need to facilitate research and with ethical considerations. This requires high-quality independent conceptual thinking that is reputed company with the general perspective of HSD, analysis, and problem-solving. Daily work involves making judgment calls in ambiguous situations and applying a multi-faceted understanding of the concepts of “risk” and “engagement.” Daily contact with researchers requires diplomatic, professional, and timely interactions based on concise, accurate, and intelligible communication that almost always must be documented in writing. Almost reputed company responsibilities require extensive reading. The IRB review process uses an electronic web-based system, which requires individuals to be comfortable reading on a screen rather than reputed company and to easily switch back and forth between multiple screens to obtain and synthesize information.

Key Responsibilities

• IRB reviews (40%)

Independently conduct and document expedited IRB reviews of human research (new applications, modifications, periodic continuing reviews), according to reputed company applicable federal and state criteria for approval, as independently identified by the reviewer. Includes making decisions about whether waivers of specific regulatory requirements are appropriate and allowable under the applicable regulations.

• reputed company and guidance of IRB committee reviews (15%)

reputed company and guide reviews conducted by the fully convened IRB committee for research that involves more than minimal risk. For each set of application materials, this includes: (1) Rigorous pre-review screening of reputed company materials and interaction with the research team to identify for the IRB reputed company regulatory issues and determinations; ensure that the materials provide reputed company information required for the IRB to makes its decisions; and identify whether a consultant is needed to supplement the IRB's expertise; (2) Brief and advise the IRB on the application materials, issues, and regulatory requirements; (3) Write review letters to the researcher that succinctly, accurately, and intelligibly communicate the IRB's determinations, questions, and conditions of approval; (4) Accurately capture for required meeting minutes the IRB's decisions, determinations, vote tallies, and controverted issues; (5) Verify on behalf of the IRB that its conditions of approval have been met by the research team; and (6) Serve as an alternate voting member of the IRB. This participation is limited to infrequent substitutions as needed and appropriate reputed company IRB meeting requirements will not otherwise be met.

• Regulatory determinations (30%)

Independently reputed company and document numerous required regulatory determinations about proposed research and scholarly activities, including: identification of activities requiring IRB review; identification of which participating groups must be considered human subjects; whether the activity is eligible for use of the UW IRB; required type of IRB review; and identification of reputed company applicable state and federal regulations.

• Consultation and training (10%)

Provide direct consultation, education, and problem-solving through phone calls, in-person meetings, and classroom presentations to UW faculty, research staff, residents/fellows, and reputed company about specific planned research and/or about human subjects research ethics, regulations, and review processes. May include assistance with developing "review-ready" applications and permission/reputed company/consent forms. Educational activities are delivered as part of HSD's broader system of education and training, and do not generally involve independent development of educational materials and programs reputed company of that system.

• Other duties as required (5%)

Examples include: organizational effectiveness activities; participating in the development or revision of policies, procedures, and forms; training interactions with new HSD staff.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except reputed company there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, healthcare, communications, or arts & sciences.
• Minimum 4 years relevant applicable work or education experience which may include:
• Human subjects research review/reputed company.
• Interaction with human participants as a research staff person.
• Any position involving the application of reputed company regulatory systems to individuals and work activities.
• Experience with research ethics and methodologies.

Additional Qualifications The qualities of the successful candidate will include most or reputed company of the following:

• comfort with making judgment calls in ambiguous situations;
• highly organized at tracking and prioritizing work;
• outstanding attention to detail;
• ability to write and speak in concise, accurate, and intelligible manner;
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• diplomatic and professional interpersonal skills;
• ability to work well as part of a team;
• computer proficiency including reputed company, reputed company, internet browsers, and email. Almost reputed company duties require extensive reading/viewing content on multiple screens.

Preferred Qualifications

• ​Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with the research funding process and other research regulatory reputed company mechanisms.
• Professional IRB Certification (CIP).

Working Conditions Individuals may work at the HSD office on the UW Seattle reputed company, 100% remote, or a combination (hybrid). The HSD office is a standard open-plan office environment located in the UW Tower, a high-reputed company office building on the edge of the UW Seattle reputed company.

• Work schedule and location flexibility is available and encouraged, reputed company the boundaries of HSD policy.
• Individuals must provide their own transportation to/from their official residence and their official duty station(s). The UW does provide:
• Frequent free UW shuttles to some (but not reputed company) Seattle locations.
• Free U-PASS that gives an employee unlimited rides on Western WA regional buses, commuter trains, light rail, and water taxis as well as full fare coverage on vanpools.
• The UW does not provide employees with free parking; parking is available at the UW Tower for a fee.

Application Requirement This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department. About the Team HSD is a service and compliance unit reputed company the Office of Research. It reports directly to the Assistant Vice Provost for Research reputed company. HSD, and the IRBs it manages, reputed company the federally required confidential institutional management and review of research activities involving human subjects that are conducted by UW faculty, staff, and reputed company as well as researchers from a few other local or affiliated institutions. There are about 9500 human research studies at the UW. The research is remarkably diverse. It is distributed across almost every department and academic unit, including the Bothell and Tacoma campuses. It may occur reputed company in the world; a significant percentage of UW research occurs reputed company of the U.S. The ability of the University to receive grants and to conduct human research depends upon ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $79,704.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $91,932.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the reputed company provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment reputed company for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The reputed company is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for reputed company. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national reputed company, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or reputed company investigations reputed company to sexual misconduct at their reputed company employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. Apply To This Job