Senior IRB Education and Outreach Specialist

Qualifications for Senior IRB Education and Outreach Specialist (PRC2-4A):

Education or Equivalency Required
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

·         Experience (typically 3 years) conducting and/or monitoring research involving human participants, or in a related administrative role supporting human subject's research working with federal regulations.

·         Demonstrates a working proficiency in ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborate manner.

·         Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.

·         Understands the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to process information with high levels of accuracy at a working level of proficiency.

·         Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service at a working level of proficiency.

Desirable Qualifications

·         Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in research.

·         Technical experience with HawkIRB, data management system, or electronic workflow system.

·         Working experience reviewing, editing, or submitting IRB applications for compliance with federal regulations.

·         Reasonable (3-4 years) experience in public speaking, technical writing and/or providing verbal education/guidance.

·         Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Qualifications for IRB Education and Outreach Specialist (PRC1-3A):

Education or Equivalency Required
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

·         Experience (typically 6 months - 1 year) conducting and/or monitoring research involving human participants, or in a related administrative role supporting human subject's research working with federal regulations.

·         Communicating for Effective Relationships: Demonstrates a working proficiency in ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborate manner, including strong writing, public speaking and presentation skills.

·         Accuracy and Attention to detail:  Understands the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to process information with high levels of accuracy at a working level of proficiency.

·         Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service at a working level of proficiency.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in research.

Desirable Qualifications

·         Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in research.

·         Technical experience with HawkIRB, data management system, or electronic workflow system.

·         Working experience reviewing, editing, or submitting IRB applications for compliance with federal regulations.

·         Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

·         Cover Letter

·         Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work.  Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.