Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator in Research

Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position.

Join UTHealth Houston as an IRB Coordinator!

UTHealth Houston is seeking a detail-oriented professional with research experience to join our team as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for administrative and operational functions of the IRB office, including reviewing submissions for completeness, assigning for review, meeting logistics, communicating with researchers, and maintaining documentation.

Have experience as a research assistant, research coordinator, research nurse, or in a similar research role? Take the next step in your career and help support ethical, responsible human subjects research at UTHealth Houston!

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us, you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day operations of the IRB office, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of research submissions. Supports the ethical review process by coordinating essential administrative and operational functions. Serves as a liaison between IRB members, researchers, and research staff.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Assists with the daily operations of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) office, manages the intake process by pre-screening submissions and communicating with research teams to ensure the IRB receives adequate information.
• Assists research teams with submission of research for IRB review. Responds to research team questions that are sent directly or via the IRB email or telephone hotline.
• Assigns research submissions for review by IRB members. Manages the flow of information between IRB members and research teams.
• Prepares, maintains, and distributes accurate documentation, including reports, meeting agendas, minutes, and correspondence.
• Coordinates IRB meeting logistics, including scheduling meetings, confirming meeting attendance, reserving meeting rooms, and arranging virtual access.
• Assists with quality improvement activities of IRB processes to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
• Assists the IRB leaders in ensuring that the operations are in compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Participates in training sessions and conducts training for IRB members and research teams. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and ensures familiarity with IRB policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Familiarity with federal regulations related to human subjects' research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of individuals and explain complex information.
• Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed.
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) by Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree required Degree in biosciences preferred

Minimum Experience:

2 years of related experience required May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.