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Rutgers The State University IRB Administrator in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title IRB Administrator
Job Category URA-AFT Administrative
Department Research Reg Affairs
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a IRB Administrator for the Office for Research. As part of the Office for Research, the IRB Administrator provides critical regulatory support to Rutgers IRBsby overseeing the Expedited Review process.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Provides day-to-day oversight and support of the Rutgers human research protection program.
  • Conducts regulatorily required tasks that are university-wide and that encompass all study sites.
  • Manages and directs initial and continuing review of research, reporting of unanticipated problems and serious or continued non-compliance.
  • Screens and reviews complex research protocols submitted for review, conducts the review of such protocols.
  • Provides subject matter expertise and counsel to investigators on the protection of human subjects research, including regulations governing the use of such subjects.
  • Provides education and training to reviewers, faculty researchers and staff on a wide variety of topics.
  • Utilizes home-grown and other University databases.
  • Protects integrity and confidentiality of research.
  • Assists faculty users with electronic protocol submission and provides advice to researchers regarding federal and other relevant regulations.
  • Supports a team of IRB Administrators, providing guidance, oversight and mentorship, while maintaining a full caseload of expedited protocols for review.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 75382.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 93917.000
Annual Maximum Salary 112452.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of research experience and/or education that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of research and regulatory issues.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of human subjects' research experience with at least 2 of those years in an IRB administrator or researcher role within higher education or a research institute.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the IRB process.
  • Demonstrated verbal and writing skills in addition to great problem-solving, self-initiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated excellence in customer service; experience with high volumes and rigid deadlines.
  • Familiarity with research ethics and methods and the ability to conduct independent literature research.
  • Solid PC skills including thorough knowledge of MS Office functions, and electronic database tracking systems.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, a collaborative style, and experience working with faculty, staff and students in achieving their research goals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or other advanced degree, prior work in human subject research or research compliance, protocol writing and/or document review, and grant proposal congruence review.
  • Certified IRB Professional (CIP).
Equipment Utilized
  • Office equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Office environment.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1538
Posting Open Date 07/02/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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