Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator_OAVCR-Human Research Office

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00047698 Job Category: Research Organization: OAVCR-Human Research Office Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator_OAVCR-Human Research Office Job Summary: Plans and manages the daily business and administrative operations of the institutional review board (IRB). Provides specialized review, facilitation and support of human research activities. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations Required : N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of human research policies, regulations, and procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to provide guidance and training to professional and technical staff. RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and manages the IRB department's daily business and administrative operations, including invoicing and payments received. Reviews IRB submissions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable federal regulations and institutional policies. Provides daily coordination and facilitates interaction between research personnel and the IRB. Provides education and guidance to investigators and research staff regarding interpretation of applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Recommends on how best to implement those regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Independently oversees response to specialized and/or confidential information to and from federal agencies including issues of noncompliance. Prepares reports and maintains applicable records and files; maintains proper equipment and inventory levels. Reviews and interprets IRB administrative policies and procedures and recommends/implements changes as required to achieve objectives. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes Pay Class: Salary FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 02/11/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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