IRB Coordinator III at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job ID:26544

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 Coordinator is key to the process of reviewing and approval of research studies involving human subjects. These 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.

Levels III and above will provide at least functional supervision or training to more junior staff and potentially post-doctoral staff as well. Higher levels may also carry increased responsibility and liability of error.

This position will report to a senior staff member of OHRS. Extensive interaction with associates and support staff of assigned principals. Extensive 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 care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We 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 populations. We 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


• Ability to learn federal, state, and local regulatory information regarding the protection of human subjects in biomedical and behavioral research


• Communications skills necessary to allow productive communication between OHRS and investigators and other research personnel


• Ability to learn procedures integral to scientific review and IRB review and to be able to manage work under these procedures as necessary


• Problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills necessary to identify problems and proposed solutions and the ability to implement solutions

Human Research Coordinator III:

Performs duties as above independently and has progressed to performing more advanced skillsets as directed. Supervises and oversees Human Research Coordinators I and II. Manages special projects. Serves as an IRB member and has the ability to sign off on documents as appropriate.

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 belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelors of Arts or Science required.


• 2+ years experience working with a scientific review process or an IRB or a Masters with no experience.


• Excellent English language reading, writing, and speaking 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.

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Job ID:26544

Location:10 Brookline Place West,

Brookline,
MA 02445


Category:Clinical Research

Employment Type:Full time

Work Location:Full Remote: 4-5 days remote/wk

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