Institutional Review Board Coordinator - Full Time

Overview

The IRB Coordinator provides regulatory expertise, guidance and administrative support to the Institutional Review Board reviewing human subject research protocols. The IRB Coordinator serves as the primary regulatory resource for investigators and staff

Locations: Hybrid schedule with ability to visit Mercyhealth locations

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Shift: Days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert by educating, consulting and guiding researchers and staff in the design and conduct of human subject research to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and Mercyhealth policy and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provides guidance for research investigators and research staff regarding procedural requirements in the processing of research proposals
• Reviews new research applications for consistency, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations and institutional guidelines
• Review documents for protocol and amendment-specific content and to ensure presence of federally mandated elements of informed consent.
• Communicate to Principal Investigators items that require clarification or documents required for submission, to complete a research application
• Provide written correspondence that accurately documents the determinations of the IRB and describe any revisions required by the research team
• Evaluate reports of unanticipated problems, noncompliance, amendments and continuing review forms and prepare recommendations to the committee
• Educate and guide IRB members on the federal and state regulations and Mercyhealth policies and SOPs governing human subject research
• Assist in developing, recommending and implementing policies and procedures
• Monitor regulatory environment and recommend changes, as needed to IRB
• Prepare agenda, meeting materials, and minutes and maintain accurate files related to the IRB

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in biomedical, health science, social sciences or related field is required.
Experience in healthcare or directly related to human subject research is required.
Knowledge of the federal regulations and guidelines that govern the conduct of research involving human subjects is required.
Moderate level of experience using Microsoft Office products is required

Certification and Licensure

CIP certification required to be obtained and maintained upon meeting eligibility criteria
GCP certification required to obtained and maintained upon meeting edibility criteria.

Skills and Abilities
Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations
Excellent written and verbal skills
Attention to detail and extensive organization skills.
Excellent problem solving, reasoning and critical thinking skills
Excellent typing and word processing skills.
Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet and database software
Position responsibilities require a high level of independent judgment and has latitude for independent action.
Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Performs under the Manager of Research, Ethics and Chaplaincy.

Supervises

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE:

$54,319.95 - $84,195.93

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

About Us

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.