IRB Education and Outreach Specialist

The Human Subjects Office (HSO) at the University of Iowa is seeking an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Education and Outreach Specialist. This position will provide developmental and administrative assistance and expertise for the human subjects protection programs and services administered by the HSO.  The IRB Education and Outreach Specialist will also be responsible for scheduling, preparing, promoting and presenting educational activities for the purpose of compliance with federal regulations, IRB requirements, and University of Iowa policies and procedures for the conduct of research involving human subjects.

Work Modality:  Hybrid within Iowa

To learn more about the department visit https://hso.research.uiowa.edu/ 

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade:  3A

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

·         Experience (typically 6 months - 1 year) conducting and/or monitoring research involving human participants, or in a related administrative role supporting human subject's research working with federal regulations.

·         Communicating for Effective Relationships: Demonstrates a working proficiency in ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborate manner, including strong writing, public speaking and presentation skills.

·         Accuracy and Attention to detail:  Understands the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to process information with high levels of accuracy at a working level of proficiency.

·         Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service at a working level of proficiency.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

·         Experience (typically one or more years) conducting and/or monitoring research involving human participants, or in a related administrative role supporting human subjects research.

Desirable Qualifications:

·         Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in research.

·         Technical experience with HawkIRB, data management system, or electronic workflow system.

·         Working experience reviewing, editing, or submitting IRB applications for compliance with federal regulations.

·         Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

·         Cover Letter

·         Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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