Specialist, Institutional Review Board **REMOTE POSITION**

Full Time
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Posted
Job description

Specialist, Institutional Review Board **REMOTE POSITION** - 999810


Job Number: 503149
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Institutional Effectiveness
Categories: Legal & Compliance
About Us:

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

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Job Title:
Specialist, Institutional Review Board **REMOTE POSITION** - 999810

Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:
Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:
Exempt

Hiring Range:
$45,700.00

Pay Basis:

Annually



Subject to Grant Funding?:
No

Essential Job Functions:
1. Conducts preliminary reviews of all research protocols (biomedical and social-behavioral) submitted via expedited or full review procedures.
2. Communicates with IRB Chair, members, and study staff (as applicable).
3. Works with researchers in the development and revision of research protocols to meet federal and state laws, applicable laws of international jurisdictions, NSU policies, and acceptable ethical standards for research, with respect to the protection of human subjects.
4. Collaborates with the convened IRB, Chairs, and other IRB members to review all research protocols to ensure they meet human subject requirements. This may include an independent assessment of exemptions.
5. Coordinates the monthly meetings of the convened IRB; including pre- and post-meeting activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, finalizing agendas, preparation of documents, assignment of lead reviewers, preparation of minutes, correspondence and memo preparation for investigators, and dissemination and record-keeping activities for final IRB meeting minutes.
6. Works with new IRB member orientation and training along with continuing education for current IRB, faculty/staff, and students.
7. Collaborates with the development, creation, and revision of electronic submission forms in the online system, IRB policies and procedures, and guidance documents/presentations for IRB Office and IRB members.
8. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
1. Ability to maintain a working knowledge of current regulations, guidelines, and trends influencing the conduct of human subject research.
2. Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
3. Word processing ability at 30-40 words per minute.
4. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to maintain confidential information.
7. Strong administration skills - organized, thorough, systems orientated with meticulous attention to detail. Proactive, punctual, and reliable.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
9. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships within a diverse environment, interacting frequently with faculty, staff, and other university-community representatives.
10. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage stress related to meeting established deadlines and time schedules

Job Requirements:
1. This is a remote position.
2. All applicants must reside within the tri-county area and be able to report to campus once a month.
3. Must have and maintain home internet.

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required):
Biological Sciences, Healthcare, or related fields

Required Experience:
Knowledgeable of various research methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous research experience is preferred, but not required.

Is this a safety sensitive position?
No

Background Screening Required?
No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.



Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.



Advertised: Nov 17, 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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