Part-Time IRB Reliance Administrator – Office of Human Research Protections
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Manage the Single IRB (sIRB) and Central IRB (cIRB) review process
- Guide investigators relying on external IRB in processing the ancillary reviews and paperwork
- Assist IRB administrators and OHRP leadership by providing expert regulatory advice
- Process all IRB reliance agreements
- Independently reviews and approves reliance requests
- Evaluates requests against established criteria
- Drafts agreements using established templates
- Communicates with non-WVU IRB staff, researchers, and other administrative offices to negotiate changes
- Reviews research-related events on reliance-specific studies
- Coordinates agreements with other compliance and regulatory requirements
- Provides regulatory advice and consultation to IRB staff and researchers
- Updates and develops training documents for members of the research community
- Manages post-approval monitoring and education activities
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a human research office or research administration office supporting human research activities
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
- Computer proficiency is required, including MS Word, Excel, internet browsers, and email
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human subject research
- Demonstrated experience at managing, tracking, organizing, prioritizing and documenting large volumes of complex tasks and information
- Significant working knowledge of research procedures and terminology
- In-depth understanding of operational requirements pertaining to management and implementation of protocol process
- Demonstrated experience involving outstanding attention to detail
- Knowledge of reliance agreement documents and systems (e.g., SMART IRB, IREx, Huron IRB Exchange, etc.)
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize work and adhere to office timelines
- Ability to assess institutional and federal criteria, apply to a variety of situations, and make decisions based on specific criteria.
- Benefits:
- Paid holidays
- Annual leave (vacation) days per year
- Sick days per year
- Range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- Eligibility to continue health insurance
- Other retiree perks
- Wellness programs