| IRB Specialist, Medical IRB -- Los Angeles, CA |
Author: Eric Mah
Date: 06-03-08 21:38
IRB Specialist- Medical IRB
Office for Protection of Research Subjects
University of California, Los Angeles
As one of America's finest universities, UCLA has a tradition of advancing higher education and the common good through excellence in scholarship, research and public service. UCLA is California's largest university and a model for public institutions of higher education. Academic excellence, faculty distinction and a comprehensive curriculum are hallmarks of the UCLA experience. The university is an educational and architectural landmark in Los Angeles, attracting thousands of visitors and scholars each year.
Under the general supervision of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administrator, the IRB Specialist works in close collaboration with the IRB Coordinator to support committee business and implement established procedures to process research protocols involving the participation of human subjects in research. Serve as the first contact person for investigators regarding administrative review requirements. Perform preliminary administrative review of complex research protocols, including identifying problems and issues in the submission application and contacting the investigator orally or in writing to request additional materials. Assume responsibility for accurate data entry, frequently update the database and general maintenance of the electronic records of all protocol review activities. Prepare committee meeting materials, edit and proofread meeting lists, agendas, assemble complex documents, establish deadlines, and coordinate the dissemination of research proposals to committee members. Compose thorough and detailed staff evaluations of the investigators' response to the committee requests. Issue approval notices, analyze the activity review log of each research protocol to ensure the inclusion of any codicils imposed by the committee. Distribute approval notices to the appropriate parties involved in the review and approval process of research protocols. Draft Committee correspondence and minutes.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated oral communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others.
Demonstrated ability to edit and write clear, precise, and grammatically correct letters, memos and reports.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively and diplomatically with a broad range of diverse individuals in a professional manner.
Skill in performing against deadlines with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment, to follow through on assignments with minimal direction and to independently prioritize work.
Ability to organize effective record keeping and information retrieval systems.
General knowledge of federal and State regulations governing the participation of human subjects in research.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize complex technical meetings, seminars and conferences.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in collecting technical information from a wide variety of sources.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records with tact and discretion.
Ability to interpret and apply ethical principles related to the participation of human subjects in research.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants may apply for one of two open positions using the UCLA Career Opportunities website. You must apply to both positions to be considered for both. Go to https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/ and search for requisition 12234 (career) or 12239 (contract). Alternatively, you may copy/paste the link below into your browsers address bar:
hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53361
AND
hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53374
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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