Research Protections Coordinator | Atlanta, GA

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  • Location: Atlanta, GA

  • Company: Shepherd Center

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If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings. The human subject protections coordinator is responsible for the administrative support to the Shepherd Research Review Committee (RRC) and the human subject protections

program of the Shepherd Center. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provides regulatory expertise, guidance, and administrative support to Shepherd RRC (the institutional review board reviewing human subject research protocols).

Maintains comprehensive and current knowledge of human subject research protections and IRB regulations as contained in 45 CFR 46, 21 CFR 50 & 52, and other applicable regulations. Provides guidance and procedural training to researchers, staff, students and RRC members and makes regulatory determinations as delegated by the Shepherd RRC chairs. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting

of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION A Bachelor's degree from a college or university in Science, Health, Administration, or a related field. REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION No certifications required. REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Experience in working with an IRB or within a research setting involving human subjects.

REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS N/A PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) is preferred. Other research certifications considered. Current human subject protections and GCP training. MPH or related degree preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time or exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. WORKING CONDITIONS: No potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree from a college or university in Science, Health, Administration or a related field. MPH or related degree preferred. - Experience in working with an IRB or within a research setting involving human subjects. - Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) is preferred.

Other research certifications considered. - Current human subject protections and GCP training. - Ability to perform diverse administrative Accountabilities requiring analysis, sound judgment, and organization. - Ability to work diplomatically with internal and external stake holders. - Communication skills for the gathering, evaluating and conveying of information. - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. - Familiarity with CITI and IRBNet experience beneficial.

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