Human Subjects Research Coordinator​/Senior Human Subjects Research Coordinator

Office for Protection of Research Subjects

This position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement dependent with unit operational needs. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign is a public land‑grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867.

The university serves the people of Illinois through a shared commitment to excellence in teaching, research, public engagement, economic development and health care. Faculty, staff and students share their knowledge, expertise and resources with residents in every corner of the state through public service and outreach programs. Are you interested in playing a role in the world‑class research conducted at the University of Illinois?

Do you have a good eye for detail and enjoy working on diverse tasks that require creative thinking? The Office for the Protection of Research Subjects is looking for a Human Subjects Research Coordinator / Senior Human Subjects Research Coordinator to assist the Institutional Review Board in its mission ensuring the ethical and legal conduct of human subjects research  Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS), while performing administrative functions of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), serves as the official oversight office for human subject research  learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

. OPRS is hiring two Human Subjects Research Coordinators / Senior Human Subjects Research Coordinators that will be responsible for review, management, coordination and oversight of appropriate use and protection of human subjects in research and ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control.

• Management of IRB Protocol
  • Coordinate the review and approval process for IRB protocol submissions.
  • Review IRB protocol applications for accuracy, clarity, validity, and completeness; determine actions to be taken and provide a written report for each protocol assessment including specific findings and recommendations for further actions necessary for institutional compliance and/or to initiate quality improvements.
  • Ensure researchers are complying with federal regulations (for example, FDA, HIPAA, FERPA, DHHS/OHRP), with institutional policies and procedures, and with state regulations for and related to human subject research.
  • Develop recommendations for policy and procedure improvements and updates to reduce investigator burden and improve business process efficiency.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for inquiries from Campus faculty, staff, and students regarding the IRB policy and procedure, and for IRB protocol preparation. Subject matter expertise includes knowledge of human research ethical foundations, federal and state regulations and requirements for human subject research.
  • Review and process through approval more than minimal risk new protocol applications
  • Process MOUs, Individual Authorization Agreements and Institutional Authorization Agreements and manage permanent records of these agreements and other collaborative research (e.g., Carle IRB).
  • Assist in group meetings with researchers needing additional assistance.
• Administration & Recordkeeping
  • Coordinate preparation of Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS) documents and maintain detailed and accurate records about protocols and protocol review and approval.
  • Ensure OPRS documentation, spreadsheets, and tracked data are current, accurate, and complete.
  • Coordinate IRB committee meetings and meeting documentation.
  • Draft stipulations for minimal and more than minimal risk protocols, meeting minutes, and communication with investigators.
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures related to regulations and business practices for IRB members and OPRS staff.
• Communication & Outreach
  • Deliver presentations to the research community on campus on human subject research matters.
  • Assist in composing IRB newsletters and emails for the IRB list serve.
  • Assist investigators with registration of protocols in clinical trials.gov.

• Management of IRB Protocol
  • Conducts initial review of human research protocol applications including reviewing all amendments and determining the level of risk to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines and institutional policies.
  • Approves deviations from policy, clarifies special conditions and analyzes differences from initial protocol applications.
  • Ensure researchers are complying with federal regulations (for example, FDA, HIPAA, FERPA, DHHS/OHRP), with institutional policies and procedures, and with state regulations for and related to human subject research.
  • Develop recommendations for policy and procedure improvements and updates to reduce investigator burden and improve business process…