Institutional Review Board Adm

Job Summary: Coordinates and oversees all technical, operational and regulatoryissues associated with human research protections and compliancefor the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Provides directconsultation, facilitation, decision support and educationalprogramming to research faculty and staff.

Essential Functions: 1. Conducts initial review of human research protocol applications, reviewing all amendments and determining the level of risk toensure compliance with appropriate regulations, IRB guidelines andinstitutional policies. 2. Approves deviations from policy, clarifies special conditionsand analyzes differences from initial protocol applications. 3. Interprets and provides comprehensive guidance to principalinvestigators, research and support staff on complex humansubjects' research regulations. Ensures the conduct of high qualityhuman subject research. 4. Plans, develops and administers comprehensive educationalprograms pertaining to human research protections and IRB reviewprocesses for members of the IRB principal investigators, researchand support staff. 5. Makes recommendations to the ongoing development of electronicprotocol submission and tracking system. Develops and maintains webpages and web-based training programs. 6. Develops and revises IRB office policies and procedures, formsand content of guidelines and other materials posted on the IRBwebsite. 7. Responds to external compliance audits. Regularly preparesreports on IRB office activities and assesses regulatory compliancewith IRB documentation requirements. 8. Meets with members of research staffs to address process andprocedure improvements. Serves on various Universitycommittees. 9. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the IRB supportstaff, which includes training, evaluating performance, ensuringadequate office coverage and ensuring procedural deadlines aremet. Problem Solving Incumbents face the challenge of staying abreast of continuallychanging human research regulations in order to make changes tointernal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the newregulations, as well as communicating the changes in an effectiveand timely manner. Incumbents use considerable discretion intheirdaily work and must communicate effectively with a variety ofconstituencies regarding delicate matters.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus four years relatedexperience or equivalency (one year of education can be substitutedfor two years of related work experience) required. Demonstratedhuman relations and effective communication skills are alsorequired. Master's degree in a related field, management experience, knowledge of human research Federal regulations, medicalterminology preferred. Experience in the design and conduct ofeducational or training and IRB certification also preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription. Preferences Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN45801B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm)This iscurrently a hybrid position. A minimum of 16.0 hours per week mustbe in-person at the IRB office on University of Utah campus. In-office requirements are subject to change per University anddepartment policy.

Department: 00938 - Institutional Review Board

Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $50,000 - $65,000 Close Date: 10/25/2026 Open Until Filled: