Human Subjects Office Compliance Manager
For additional information and a detailed job description, please visit the departmental website at:
https://research.uiowa.edu/office-vice-president-research/open-positions
About the Human Subjects Office
The Human Subjects Office (HSO) was established by the Office of the Vice President for Research to provide administrative support for the University of Iowa Institutional Review Boards. An Institutional Review Board is a group of individuals charged with reviewing proposed research involving human subjects to ensure the protection of those subjects and compliance with federal human subjects regulations. The University of Iowa has three such review boards, each consisting of faculty, staff, and representatives from the Iowa City community.
Education or Equivalency Required
A degree in a field of science or learning at the bachelor’s level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Current and relevant experience (typically 3-5 years) conducting, reviewing, and/or monitoring research involving human participants or research program coordination\administration.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate for effective relationships; uses a broad range of techniques in communicating complex ideas to diverse populations; facilitates communication, directness and spirit of cooperation among staff and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and ability to problem solve, analyze and synthesize information to develop alternative resolution strategies; utilize root cause data for quality improvement initiatives.
- Current and relevant supervision/managing performance of employees.
- Experience (typically 1-3 years) with biomedical research design, randomized clinical trials, IRB application materials and Informed Consent Documents.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects participating in research including HIPAA, FDA drug, biologic and device regulations.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Current IRB Professional Certification (CIP) or ability to obtain the CIP designation as soon as eligible.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of University and federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects participating in research.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and ability to prepare and deliver formal and informal presentations utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
- Experience in coordinating a research program of high complexity, involving multiple researchers/sites/projects.
- Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Application Details and Instructions:
- 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 subject to a criminal background check, and verification of academic credentials. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
