What are the responsibilities and job description for the IRB/IACUC Coordinator (Research, Regulatory, & Compliance - Galveston) position at The University of Texas Medical Branch?
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two years of experience in human/animal research, medical care, or regulatory affairs and effective written communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Critical thinking skills, attention to detail
Job Summary:
Coordinates the daily activities associated with the processing of research protocols and all facets of protocol review management to assist the Institutional Review Board/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Job Duties:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0133 - Administration Bldg
Job
Business, Managerial & Finance
Organization
UTMB Health
Regular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Nov 25, 2025, 6:48:56 PM
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two years of experience in human/animal research, medical care, or regulatory affairs and effective written communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Critical thinking skills, attention to detail
Job Summary:
Coordinates the daily activities associated with the processing of research protocols and all facets of protocol review management to assist the Institutional Review Board/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Job Duties:
- Works with limited supervision to provide technical and professional support to the Institutional Review Board/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
- Analyzes protocols and supporting documents to ensure conformance with all applicable regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates regulatory committee reviews of human subjects/animal protocols, including management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee IACUC) functions such as creation of agendas, minutes, memos, and other documentation to investigators.
- Communicates with investigators and assists research staff with study preparation. Provides feedback from convened meetings or expedited/designated reviews.
- Develops and provides educational programs for investigators, research personnel, and others to promote institutional compliance with research regulations.
- Serve as a regulatory resource for the research staff institution wide.
- Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities, including participation in development and refinement of data management tools.
- Collaborates with other regulatory entities at UTMB to provide optimal regulatory services for investigators.
- Reads literature, attends training sessions, and other functions to keep abreast of relevant scientific, regulatory, and technical developments related to human/animal research.
- Other duties as assigned.
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0133 - Administration Bldg
Job
Business, Managerial & Finance
Organization
UTMB Health
Regular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Nov 25, 2025, 6:48:56 PM
