HRPP Administrative Specialist Job Opening

The Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance (SIRC) at Virginia Tech is seeking a Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Administrative Specialist to support the business management of the HRPP and the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The Division of Scholarly Integrity & Research Compliance (SIRC) facilitates scholarly excellence by fostering ethical decision-making and ensuring research regulatory compliance.

SIRC is a critical unit within the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI). OVPRI supports university-wide strategic initiatives and operational functions of Virginia Tech’s $530+ million research enterprise and associated technology commercialization activities, which span nine academic colleges, eight university research institutes, and three affiliated corporations. With more than 1100 new IRB submissions each year, the HRPP Administrative Specialist holds a key position in support of current research excellence and this anticipated growth.

The HRPP Administrative Specialist will join a dedicated team of HRPP professionals working to ensure protection of the rights, dignity, and safety of all human subjects involved in research activities. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the University’s HRPP administrative team and to the chair and members of the Institutional Review Board (the IRB is comprised of subject matter experts who make final determinations concerning regulatory and ethical compliance of protocols submitted for review). The position requires interpersonal and teamwork skills; the ability to take direction and work independently; the ability to prioritize, problem solve and work in an organized manner under tight deadlines; and effective communication skills. The incumbent will report to the IRB/HRPP Director who in turn reports to the Associate Vice President for Research Compliance.

This position provides support to researchers and stakeholders within and outside of the university, serving as the first point of contact and introduction to the HRPP/IRB. It requires a strong focus on solution-oriented customer service, problem solving, and detail-oriented task completion. As a member of the HRPP team, the position provides support to the HRPP Director and staff, as well as the IRB Chair and members.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in health/science or related field(s) or equivalent training or experience.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritizing skills, including attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex documents such as research protocols, consent forms, federal regulations and guidelines, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology.
• Experience with standard Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health/science or related field(s).
• Demonstrated experience in IRB/HRPP administrative support or other compliance program support.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of human subjects research.
• Demonstrated experience in a professional setting.
• Experience in handling complex and confidential material.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in human subject protections.

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For a full description of the position and requirements, and to apply, please go to www.jobs.vt.edu, posting SW0190319.

Employee Category: Staff (Salary) Appointment Type: Regular If restricted or temporary, enter end date: FLSA Status: Non-exempt: Eligible for overtime Academic Year or Calendar Year: Calendar Year Percent Employment: Full-time If part time, enter Percent Time: Pay Band: 4 Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience Department: Scholarly Integrity & Research Compliance Work Location: Blacksburg Location, if not Blacksburg: Location Zip Code: 24061 Work Schedule: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Posting Date: 04/26/2019 Review Begin Date: 05/17/2019 Job Close Date: Restricted to university employees only? No Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

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