IRB Research Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

1. Receive, review, and track all new and existing research applications.
2. Conduct reviews of all new research applications and ensure consistency and completeness before scheduled IRB meetings.
3. Communicate to investigators items that require clarification, or supplementary documents required for submission to complete application for IRB review.
4. Acquire and develop capabilities in ethics in human research and assist the IRB members with reviews.
5. Provide direct guidance and serve as a resource to investigators and co-workers in the research office.
6. Perform all communications with the investigators, respond to all IRB-related inquiries, support the applicants, and convey the IRB committee decisions.
7. Prepare agendas and materials for meetings followed by producing minutes of meetings. Serve as a facilitator during IRB meetings.
8. Prepare all IRB files and issue IRB approval letters.
9. Ensure that the IRB Research Projects Database is up-to-date and that IRB study files are properly filed. Review and update IRB templates as necessary.
10. Maintain and update the IRB members' information including rosters, CVs, and certificates.
11. Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency of committee operations and office functions.
12. Handle the IRB office's assurance renewal process with the concerned Ministry office.
13. Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in science; or a relevant field.
2. 2-5 years of relevant full-time professional experience.
3. CIP Certification is a must (Certified IRB Professional or equivalent).
4. Proficiency with computer programs to prepare and analyze data as necessary (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, Word; and the Internet).
5. Ability to work under strict time constraints and deadlines, and to function within a team-oriented work environment.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.