Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Job id: 25697
Location: 10 brookline place west, brookline, ma 02445
Category: clinical research
Employment type: full time
Work location: full remote: 4-5 days remote/wk
Overview
The irb coordonator job family is key to the process for the review and approval of research studies involving human subjectsThese positions are located within the office for human research studies (ohrs) which is responsible for scientific and irb review of all oncology research undertaken under the umbrella of the dana-farber/harvard cancer center.
This position is 4-5 days remoteOnly applicants living in massachusetts, rhode island, or new hampshire at the time of employment will be considered.
All positions in this family will report to a senior staff member of ohrsExtensive interaction with associates and support staff of assigned principalsExtensive interaction with committee members, investigators and study staff.
Located in boston and the surrounding communities, dana-farber cancer institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient careWe are united in our mission of conquering cancer, hiv/aids and related diseasesWe strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populationsWe conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow`s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other harvard medical school-affiliated hospitals.
Requirements
Ability to learn or knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory information regarding the protection of human subjects in biomedical and behavioral research
Ability to interpret, analyze and explain complex policies, procedures, regulations for human subjects research
Ability to learn or knowledge of scientific and medical concepts and terminology related to oncology research involving human subjects
Communications skills necessary to allow productive communication between ohrs, committee members, investigators and other research personnel
Ability to learn all procedures integral to scientific review and irb review and to supervise and to be able to manage work under these procedures as necessary
Excellent writing skills and the ability to take minutes of committee meetings
Problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills necessary to identify problems and proposed solutions and the ability to implement solutions
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow through on work assignments
Ability to work independently and cooperatively
For advanced positions, ability to supervise, train, educate and guide ohrs staff on reviewing and revising consent forms and other documents integral to the conduct of research involving human subjects
Flexibility and motivation to work on special projects relating to the mission of ohrs for as much as 40% of the work week as directed by the director of ohrs
Irb coordinator ii:
Performs duties as above and has progressed to performing more advanced skillsets as directedAn irb coordinator ii has the ability to work independently and manage a larger portfolio of protocols.
Qualifications
At dana-farber cancer institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belongAs relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staffCancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do weIf working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Bachelors of arts or science required.
1 year of experience working with scientific review or an irb or an advanced degree such as an mph.
Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology-oriented business is preferable.
Strong oral and writing skills required.
Dana-farber cancer institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
