Research Compliance Administrator

9420 Athena Cir, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM

The Research Compliance Administrator provides administrative support to the Research Compliance Department, with a substantial focus on administrative support for the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) Committee. This position, under the supervision of the Research Compliance Manager, works with researchers, the IRB Chairperson, committee members, and other LJI offices to ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of participants in the human research activities conducted by LJI’s faculty, scientists, and research staff.

The Research Compliance Administrator also provides administrative support for LJI’s conflict of interest, research security and research misconduct programs, at the direction of the Research Compliance Manager.

• Acts as administrator for the LJI IRB and SCRO, including:
  • Analyzes and reviews applications to the IRB to ensure completeness and compliance with appropriate federal and state laws, institutional policies, and LJI IRBguidelines;
  • Assists in communications with researchers of IRB/SCRO requirements, federal andstate regulations, state law, LJI policies, and the ethical principles that apply to human subject’s research projects;
  • Corresponds with Faculty and researchers, articulating required modifications tostudy documentation, including informed consent forms, in order to secure IRBapproval, and requesting additional information as needed before approval can be considered;
  • Prepares documents for deliberation at IRB meetings, facilitates IRB meetings, prepares meeting minutes, and communicates IRB determinations and actions to Faculty and researchers;
  • Develops and participates in training and educational activities on human subjects research protections that are presented to researchers, administrators and IRBmembers;
  • Conducts monitoring of IRB-approved human subjects research projects;
  • Maintains active knowledge of evolving laws, regulations, policies, and ethical normsthat are applicable to human subjects research activities through continuous professional development;
  • Assists Research Compliance Manager with investigations regarding issues of human subjects research noncompliance.
• Supports the Research Compliance Office in collection and review of conflict of interest disclosures.
• Supports the Research Compliance Office in administration of human subjects research,conflict of interest, research security, and other training courses, including maintaining training records.
• Prepares agendas, schedules meetings and prepares minutes for Conflict of Interest Committee meetings.
• Performs research, at the direction of the Research Compliance Manager, related to conflicts of interest, research security and research misconduct regulations and best practices.
• Assists with maintaining records and documentation for various Research Compliance programs.
• Performs other administrative tasks as requested to support Research Compliance Manager.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalent experience. Prior

IRB administration or research administration experienced required. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Certified IRB Professional credential or eligibility to take the exam is preferred. Person must be able to work on their own initiative with limited supervision. Accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation for English writing are a necessity. Hybrid (onsite + remote) work opportunities may be available upon review of work performance.

The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal.

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