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 IRB Administrator -- Columbia, MD
Author: Jon Merz
Date:   06-26-08 08:55

Chesapeake Research Review, Inc.

Job Title: IRB Meeting Coordinator
Department: IRB Management
Reports To: IRB Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt

Chesapeake Research Review, Inc. (CRRI) is a dynamic, Columbia based, professional services and research review board seeking qualified candidates. CRRI has been honored multiple times with Deloitte & Toich Fast 50 and Fast 500 awards as well as the Blue Chip Enterprise award for growing organizations. CRRI currently holds full accreditation from AAHRPP. Our environment is high-energy, results oriented and our success depends on our teams.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package which includes 401(k), healthcare, flexible medical spending plan, short/long term disability, life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description

The IRB Meeting Coordinator provides training for and coordinates the activities of the IRB Meeting Specialists. In addition, the IRB Meeting Coordinator manages the functioning of CRRI’s IRB meetings and assists the IRB Administrator.


Job Requirements

• Provides training and assists in the development of the IRB Meeting Specialists
• Manages the functioning of IRB meetings:
• Resolving complex issues for the IRB prior to the IRB meeting
• Communicating concerns/questions raised in the IRB meeting
• Manages IRB appointment activities, IRB roster/OHRP registration, intake of new protocols, IRB Honoraria, IRB reviewer forms
• Attends at least one IRB meeting per week, supports Ad Hoc IRB meetings and facilitates assignment meetings
• Reviews, edits and quality checks IRB meeting minutes
• Coordinates audit requirements for IRB Management
• Maintains IRB contacts
• Assists the IRB Administrator:
• Ensures IRB adheres to all applicable Federal regulations and timelines
• Keeps informed in the area of Human Subject Protections
• Manages complex and challenging issues in the IRB meetings
• Identifies issues for the IRB through high-level understanding of protocols
• Offers suggestions and ideas for process improvement to IRB Management.
• Works with project teams on any special issues
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on all work products
• Identify strategies and methods to achieve organizational goals
• Attends conferences and workshops
• Displays excellent customer service

Education/Experience

The successful candidate will have a BA/BS or 6 years in a related field. Or, minimally, 2 years of related IRB experience in applying human subject protections regulations. Experience supervising others is desirable. CIP certified or must be eligible within one year to become CIP certified.

Contact Us

CRRI is seeking engaged candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are team players/builders, can work within tight timelines, are motivated to learn and improve personally while improving company processes.

This is a full time position and, at this time, we will only be able to consider candidates who can commit to full time employment. Serious, qualified candidates should forward their resume to careers@irbinfo.com. No phone inquiries or personal visits please.

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