Vice Chair of the Biomedical Institutional Review Board

Vice Chair of the Biomedical Institutional Review Board

Position Number : Vice Chair IRB

Full Time or Part Time : Part Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range : $7,000

Position Type : Non-Faculty

Job Category : Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview :

Job Duties :

The primary purpose of the Vice Chair of the Biomedical Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to support the Chair in ensuring the ethical and compliant review of human subjects research. The Vice Chair may preside over IRB meetings in the Chair’s absence, assist in protocol reviews, provide leadership to IRB members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the human research protections program.

The Vice Chair will be responsible for conducting formal reviews for IRB submissions of all types and at all levels of review received by the UMCIRB. This position will ensure submissions are complete and will have the authority to grant approvals to items at the expedited and exempt review level that meet the requirements as defined by federal regulations and institutional policy. The Vice Chair will also be tasked with working with UMCIRB staff to ensure investigators modify submissions to be compliant with these requirements when necessary. Through these activities, the Vice Chair helps ensure that the University’s human research activities are compliant with institutional SOPs and international, federal, state, and local rules and regulations, and the ethical principles regarding the involvement of humans in research to protect their safety, rights, and welfare.

The position requires significant knowledge of federal regulations on human subjects research and the ability to interpret those regulations on a wide range of research disciplines. The position will work closely with other staff, investigators with varying levels of experience, and administrative leaders to support the human research enterprise.

Support UMCIRB Regulatory Oversight – 100%

• Act as Chair during IRB meetings in the Chair’s absence or upon delegation.
• Serve as a voting member of the IRB and participate regularly in meetings and reviews.
• Review biomedical research protocols for ethical and regulatory compliance, including risk assessment, informed consent, and safeguards for vulnerable populations.
• Conduct expedited reviews of minimal-risk research when delegated by the Chair.
• Provide input on complex, high-risk, or sensitive protocols, including multisite or investigational drug / device studies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable federal regulations (e.g., 45 CFR 46, 21 CFR 50 & 56), state laws, HIPAA, and institutional policies.
• Assist the Chair and HRPP in interpreting and applying ethical principles and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of noncompliance, adverse events, and unanticipated problems.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education / Experience :

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training / Education :

Special Instructions to Applicant :

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant :

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education / experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date : 11 / 7 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Initial Screening Begins : 11 / 08 / 2025

To apply, visit https : / / ecu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 89718

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