IRB Board Member

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 11 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Ofc of Human Research Ethics - 621300
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 04/04/2024
Application Deadline 04/11/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title IRB Board Member
Position Number 20063084
Vacancy ID S022930
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 2
Work Schedule
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $45.00 - $55.00/hr
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or less

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE) administers, supports, and oversees the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities at UNC-Chapel Hill. Any research project involving human subjects proposed by a member of the faculty, a postdoc, a staff member, or a student at UNC-Chapel Hill must be reviewed and approved by an IRB before that research may begin and before related grants may be funded. These IRBs are federally mandated review committees, operating under regulations promulgated by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 
The IRBs and OHRE are critical components of UNC-Chapel Hills Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) that serves to protect the rights and welfare of more than one million human research subjects who take part in more than 6,000 different research projects each year at UNC-Chapel Hill. All components of the HRPP must work together to ensure institutional compliance with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.
Position Summary
This position serves as a board member for UNC’s IRB. The board member’s primary responsibility is the protection of the rights and welfare of the individual human beings who serve as the subjects of research.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
IRB board member should have the professional experience to provide appropriate scientific and ethical review.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
n/a
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/277879
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Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] 
 
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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