Part-Time IRB Reliance Administrator – Office of Human Research Protections

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Single IRB (sIRB) and Central IRB (cIRB) review processes.

• Provide guidance to investigators who rely on external IRBs in managing ancillary reviews and documentation.

• Offer expert regulatory advice to IRB administrators and OHRP leadership.

• Handle all IRB reliance agreements.

• Independently assess and approve reliance requests.

• Evaluate requests based on established criteria.

• Draft agreements using predefined templates.

• Liaise with non-WVU IRB personnel, researchers, and administrative offices to negotiate amendments.

• Review research-related incidents pertaining to reliance-specific studies.

• Coordinate agreements with other compliance and regulatory obligations.

• Provide regulatory consultation and advice to IRB staff and researchers.

• Create and update training materials for the research community.

• Oversee post-approval monitoring and educational activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a human research office or a research administration office supporting human research activities.

• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience will be taken into consideration.

• Proficient with computers, including MS Word, Excel, internet browsers, and email.

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human subject research.

• Proven experience in managing, tracking, organizing, prioritizing, and documenting large volumes of complex tasks and information.

• Strong working knowledge of research procedures and terminology.

• Comprehensive understanding of operational requirements related to managing and implementing protocol processes.

• Demonstrated experience showcasing exceptional attention to detail.

• Knowledge of reliance agreement documents and systems (e.g., SMART IRB, IREx, Huron IRB Exchange, etc.).

• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills with the capability to prioritize tasks and meet office deadlines.

• Ability to evaluate institutional and federal criteria, apply them to various situations, and make decisions based on specific criteria.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid holidays.

• Annual leave (vacation) days per year.

• Sick days per year.

• A variety of health insurance and additional benefits.

• 401(a) retirement savings plan with a 6% employee contribution match.

• Eligibility to maintain health insurance coverage.

• Additional perks for retirees.

• Wellness programs.