IRB Coordinator

Company: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes.
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For the 30th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker's Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2019, as well as one of Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Best Place to Work for 2019. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. We are seeking an Institutional Review Board/Privacy Board (IRB/PB) Coordinator to join our Human Research Protection (HRP) Program. Our (HRP) Program Office is service-based and provides continuing education and guidance to investigators and research staff. As a Coordinator, you will provide support for pre-reviews of clinical research submissions and operational support to the HRP office and IRB/PB Board, as needed. You will also be on the front line of the IRB/PB helpline for engaging with PIs and their research teams.If you're interested in expanding your regulatory knownledge and interacting with different departments, this will present an exciting opportunity to join our growing team! You Will:

• Support the team with the daily processing and reviewing of IRB/PB protocol documents in PIMS, including Progress Reports and Administrative changes.
• Verify HSP and GCP certification training is complete.
• Manage the IRB/PB Helpline including but not limited to answering calls, responding to inquiries by research staff and investigators, research participants, IRB members, and others, as needed.
• Respond to email and/or phone inquiries on MSK IRB/Privacy Board SOP questions or processes; escalate complex questions or problems to IRB Analysts, IRB Administrators and/or Director, as appropriate.
• Coordinate booking conference rooms with conference planning and ordering food for the IRB/PB Board meetings. Assist with the visual projections of the agenda and required protocol documents during the IRB/PB committee meetings.
• Query IRB/PB Members on meeting availability, follow up with members as required, and assists IRB Analysts/Administrators as needed with reviewer assignments.
• Assist with writing and distributing determination letters and actions to Principal Investigators and Research Staff, post IRB meeting, and for expedited reviews. Letters must be sent shortly after review is completed, so essential to keep up with strict timelines.
• Generate IRB/PB Membership attendance reports every quarter for review by IRB/PB Chair and HRPP Director.
• Participate in special projects as needed, e.g. PIMS development. You Are:
  • Action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Able to hold yourself and others accountable to achieve goals and live up to commitments.
  • Resourceful, securing, and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals. You Have:
    • A Bachelor's degree (preferred) with 2 years of experience relating to clinical trials/IRB
    • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred or will apply for certification after two years in the position. Application Hiring Process Step 1 Complete an Online Application Step 2 Participate in an Initial Phone Interview Step 3 Participate in In-Person or Video interviews Step 4 Step 5 Extension of Job Offer Step 6 Onboarding Step 7 New Employee Orientation New York, NY At MSK, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care that is as convenient as possible. Each of our facilities serves a purpose and is strategically built to support a larger community, including our employees. Clinical Research Associate - Head & Neck Oncology Service Clinical Research Coordinator- Epidemiology and Outcomes Research If a disability prevents you from applying for a job through this website, click here . No other requests will be acknowledged. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other factor that cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Your Chance to Make a Difference Is Waiting

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