Human Subject Research Protection Coordinator

Human Subject Research Protection Coordinator

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for review, management, coordination and promotion of appropriate use and protection of human subject in research and ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Minimum one-two years of with human subject research administration and compliance
  
• Experience working within a research extensive, University environment
  
• Proven knowledge to interpret University, state, and federal regulations and policies as they pertain to human subject research
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively, both independently and as a team member, with a professional demeanor in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and change priorities, under minimal supervision.
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Organizational skills that involve juggling multiple responsibilities, prioritizing projects, and managing deadlines.
  
• Ability to incorporate knowledge gained from access to continuing professional development opportunities.
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

65% Management of IRB Protocol

• Responsible for understanding and applying federal, state, and university regulations for the ethical conduct of research engaging human subjects.
  
• Process initial protocol submissions, renewals, and modifications for exempt and expedited reviews
  
• Screen and review IRB protocol applications for accuracy, clarity, validity, and completeness
  
• Communicate review stipulations to research team and work with investigators in applying regulations to safeguard the rights and welfare of research participants.
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert for inquiries from campus faculty, staff, and students regarding the IRB policy and procedure, and for IRB protocol preparation. Subject matter expertise includes knowledge of human research ethical foundations, federal and state regulations and requirements for human subject research.
  

15% Support work of NU HRPP and IRB

• Identify areas of needed business improvement to reduce investigator and administrative burden
  
• Support in planning IRB meetings and meetings with research teams
  
• Inform IRB of HRPP activities and provide supportive documentation, as necessary
  
• Keep spreadsheets with data stored in IRB database, SharePoint, and future electronic tracking databases.
  

10% Communication and Outreach

• Make presentations to the research community on campus on human subject research matters
  
• Compose correspondence from HRPP to research community via IRB list serve.
  

10% Other duties as assigned

Northeastern is a global university and Provost Research supports its team working remotely. Remote locations and work schedules are determined based on operational needs and in consultation with Team members, consistent with University policies and guidance.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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