IRB Specialist I, Clinical Research

University Hospitals

IRB Specialist I ensuring compliance with regulations governing human subject research at Clinical Research Center. Overseeing IRB submissions and working as a liaison with investigators and committees.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works to obtain and maintain a current understanding of Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines governing human subject research (15%)
Reviews human research protocol submissions to ensure that the UHCMC clinical research activities are conducted in compliance with IRB policies, institutional SOPs and international, federal, state, and local rules, regulations and ethical principles regarding the use of human subjects in research. (30%)
Coordinates IRB meetings including preparation of the agenda and materials in addition to recording medical and ethical issues discussed to ensure accurate documentation of IRB determinations. (25%)
Functions as a liaison within and between the IRB committees, investigators and their designees, and Center for Clinical Research and Technology (CCRT) staff. (15%)
Participates in special projects. (15%)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in health sciences, bioethics or a related degree (Required)
1+ years prior experience in research, research administration, regulatory affairs clinical and/or laboratory research. (Required)
Preference given to those candidates possessing IRB experience. (Preferred)
Knowledge of medical concepts and terminology is helpful (Required proficiency)
Accurate typing skills. (Required proficiency)
Ability to articulate information in grammatically correct written form. (Required proficiency)
Must have excellent organization skills with attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
Works independently as well as in a team setting and meets deadlines. (Required proficiency)
Good attendance record. (Required proficiency)
Service-oriented, self-motivated, professional, discrete, and act with integrity. (Required proficiency)
Prefer knowledge of research regulations, both internal and external. (Preferred proficiency)
Understanding of current NIH, DHHS, OHRP, and FDA guidelines governing human subjects’ research helpful. (Required proficiency)
Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously and to manage occasional increased workload volumes. (Required proficiency)
Ability to prioritize and process IRB submissions in an expeditious and efficient manner. (Required proficiency)
Proficient in use of PC and all MS Office software (Required proficiency)
Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) (Required within 30 Days)
Research certification. (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

research administrationregulatory affairsmedical terminologyIRB experienceknowledge of research regulationsNIH guidelinesDHHS guidelinesOHRP guidelinesFDA guidelinesaccurate typing skills

Soft Skills

organization skillsattention to detailindependent workteamworkmeeting deadlinesservice-orientedself-motivatedprofessionalismdiscretionintegrity

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in health sciencesBachelor's Degree in bioethicsCertification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI)Research certification