Research Coordinator / Junior IRB Administrator at VENESCO, LLC

Coronado, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IRB Administration, Compliance Tracking, Regulatory Documentation, HIPAA Compliance, Human Subject Protection, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office Suite, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Records Management, Audit Coordination, Database Maintenance

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description Junior IRB Administrator The individual selected for this position will perform support duties for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA. Responsibilities will focus on assisting senior IRB staff with documentation, correspondence, and compliance tracking. Requirements Primary Responsibilities: a. Assist the NHRC IRB and HIPAA Privacy Office with processing research study submissions for compliance with DoD, Navy, and federal regulations, including Exempt, Expedited, and Full-Board (Initial, Continuing, and Modification) reviews. b. Draft routine communications such as approval letters, follow-up memos, and emails under supervision and in accordance with Navy, DoD, and DHHS guidelines. c. Help maintain accurate IRB records and meeting minutes to ensure compliance with human subject protection regulations. d. Support the organization of IRB documentation archives in both electronic and paper formats per DoD requirements. e. Assist with tracking training requirements, helping team members stay up to date, and providing technical assistance as needed. f. Maintain databases for Not Human Subject Research determinations and Data Use Agreements. g. Support the coordination and documentation during audits, especially related to HIPAA compliance. h. Demonstrate a basic understanding of federal regulations and ethical principles in human research protection. Basic Qualifications: a. Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences, public health, psychology, or related field. b. At least 1–2 years of relevant IRB experience, administrative support in research environments, or clinical research experience. c. Exposure to IRB submissions or related compliance/regulatory processes. d. Willingness to pursue IRB certification (e.g., CIP) if not already held. e. Familiarity with medical terminology, research documentation, or regulatory procedures. f. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders. g. Ability to manage tasks independently, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail. h. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with Windows-based systems. Desired Qualifications: a. Previous government contracting experience or prior completion of a background investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Institutional Review Board by processing research study submissions and drafting compliance communications. Maintain accurate records, track training requirements, and support HIPAA compliance audits.