IRB Administrator, Office of Human Subjects Protection

Human Subjects Protection within the Division of Research seeks to fill the IRB Administrator position.

This position provides human research subject matter information to Institutional Review Board (IRB) members, researchers and study staff and FSU employees by interpreting and communicating current regulatory requirements; assisting with completion of human research submission materials and use of the electronic protocol management system (RAMP IRB); and referral to related guidance, templates, information and other resources.

Is responsible for conducting pre- and post-review of assigned human research and related submissions by applying applicable laws, policies and procedures; documenting all required and other findings; and communicating outcomes or need for clarification from researchers and study staff.

Performs post-approval compliance monitoring (PACM) audits for select IRB approved and exempt studies; selected studies and audits will be prioritized based on the Risk Assessment Worksheet score. Focused and directed audits are triggered by PACM requests from reviewing IRB's, study sponsors, external funding and regulatory agencies, human research subjects' complaints, study team members, the OHSP Director, or other FSU leadership.

Coordinates with supervisors and other staff in PACM audits to document trends and patterns about whether research is being conducted as approved by the IRB and in compliance with all applicable laws and policies pertaining to human subjects protections. Activities include preparing and disseminating reports of findings, and training researchers as may be necessary. Contributes to the development and implementation or delivery of human research guidance materials, templates and human research training and educational content for use by other staff, IRB members, researchers and study staff and FSU employees. Other duties as assigned as it relates to human subjects research compliance at FSU.

Bachelor's degree in related field with two years of human subjects protection experience. Degree may be substituted by a high school diploma/equivalent, an additional three years of related human subjects protection experience with documentation of increasingly advanced human subjects protection responsibilities, and certifications of completion of business courses. 

Certified IRB Professional (CIP), or eligibility for CIP within three years of hire.

Certified IRB Professional or research-related certification, such as CCRP or CHRC.

Cassidy Cooksey

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This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

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