Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator

Medical School | Human Subjects Research | Compliance & Ethics

Join our growing research community and help advance ethical, high‑impact human subjects research at our medical school. We’re seeking an IRB Coordinator who is passionate about research integrity, regulatory compliance, and supporting investigators in an academic environment. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that all research involving human participants meets the highest ethical and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission‑driven setting, enjoys problem‑solving, and values collaboration with faculty, students, clinicians, and research teams.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate day‑to‑day IRB operations to support ethical review and regulatory oversight of human subjects research
• Provide administrative, regulatory, and technical support to investigators, IRB members, and institutional leadership
• Review and classify research submissions (Exempt, Expedited, Full Board, NHSR) and prepare clear regulatory recommendations
• Interpret federal regulations and institutional policies, offering practical guidance to faculty, staff, and students
• Manage a high‑volume portfolio of submissions, including new studies, amendments, continuing reviews, and investigator inquiries
• Support IRB meetings, documentation, and communication with research teams
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements
• Contribute to workflow improvements, SOP updates, and process enhancements to strengthen the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
• Utilize electronic IRB systems and Microsoft 365 tools to track submissions, manage documentation, and support efficient review processes

What You Bring

Education

• Associate degree required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with regulatory agencies in clinical research, with strong knowledge of the research regulatory process
  • OR certification as noted below

Licensure/Certification

• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred
• Candidates without certification must meet the experience requirement above

Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of federal human subjects regulations (45 CFR 46, 21 CFR 50/56, HIPAA, FERPA), Belmont principles, and GCP
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory guidance and translate it into clear, actionable direction
• Experience using electronic IRB systems for submission review, communication, and workflow tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word)
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, clinicians, students, and staff
• Experience improving workflows, forms, or SOPs to enhance efficiency and consistency

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.