| IRB Specialist -- Corvallis, OR |
Author: Lisa Leventhal
Date: 08-11-11 16:26
Job Title: Institutional Review Board Specialist
Appointment Type: Administrative/Professional Faculty
Institution: Oregon State University http://oregonstate.edu/
Location: Corvallis, Oregon (1.5 hours from Portland, less than an hour from the coast)
Location wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvallis,_Oregon .
- Corvallis was named the fifth smartest city in America by Forbes Online Magazine (2008)
- Corvallis is ranked among the top 20 towns to live in by Outside magazine (2008)
- Country Home magazine ranked Corvallis the best Green Place to Live in America (2008)
- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies ranked Corvallis the #1 Most Secure Place to Live (2008, 2009)
- The United States Environmental Protection Agency ranked Corvallis as #1 Green Power Community in the nation, defined by the amount of green energy purchased per capital (2009)
- The New York Times named Corvallis as the American city with the lowest risk of natural disaster (2011)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The IRB Specialist will assist the IRB Administrator in managing the privileged and confidential institutional review and approval process of proposed research activities involving human subjects to protect their safety, rights, and welfare.
The Specialist performs highly complex duties to facilitate the review and approval process, such as the use of independent judgment in interpreting and applying relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and institutional policies and guidelines; assist the IRB Administrator in instructing IRB chairs, members, and researchers on the regulations and ethical principals essential to the review process; and provide assistance to faculty, staff, and student researchers on the regulations and on preparation of applications.
This position requires a flexible person who has experience in an IRB office, can learn the specific program functions quickly, who is highly skilled in interpersonal relationships, who is demonstrably skilled in professional oral and written communication, and who is able to deal effectively with high volumes, rigid deadlines, and frequent changes. Proficiency with the MS Office Suite is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years prior experience within an IRB office OR a combination of experience working in an IRB office and a Bachelor's degree which could include but not limited to Public Health or Policy, Political Science, or an Arts or Sciences discipline with a research component. Currently holds or must be able to obtain certification as an IRB Professional within 24 months of hire.
See posting for additional minimum qualifications.
SALARY RANGE: $40,000-60,000
FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, APPLY BY: 08-24-2011
TO APPLY: jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59029 .
OSU is an AA/EO Employer, and has a practice of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
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