Irb Coordinator

The Office of Human Subjects Research is seeking an IRB Coordinator who is part of a team that supports the JHM Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). This position identifies and advises the IRBs of potential areas of non-compliance; processes IRB approvals, protocol amendments, renewals, adverse events and study closures; and provides guidance, support and training to investigators and research staff regarding procedural requirements for submission.

This position has been designated as a 100% remote position. On-site attendance may be required for select meetings or events. Advanced notice will be provided for these circumstances.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Determines review process for actions and documents submitted for IRB review.
• Advises and assists investigators and their staff regarding JHM IRB application submission and review requirements.
• Working as a team and independently, formulates agenda materials and tracks components of the review process.
• Using written and oral communication, communicates with other offices and committees.
• Attends IRB meetings to take minutes.
• Maintains working knowledge of internal JHM IRB procedures.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives in a fast-paced, online environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding environment and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to move about, including transportation of a laptop computer and files.

*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

• Some previous human subjects research compliance and/or research administration experience preferred.

Classified Title: IRB Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OF  
Starting Salary Range: Min $21.00 - Max $36.50 HRLY ($47,250 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: SOM Admin Clinical Invest Human Subjects  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodation Information

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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