IRB Coordinator

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as administrative support to ensure the effective functioning of the Human Subjects Committee (HSC)/IRB under the leadership of the Chair of the HSC/IRB.
• Ensures the HSC/IRB complies with all federal rules and regulations
• Monitors the regulatory environment and recommends changes, as needed, to institutional officials and provides input for policy and procedural changes that ensure compliance.
• Reviews proposed research, Informed Consent documents and amendment-specific content for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Recommends category of review, assesses risk and evaluates the need for further clinical or professional review of research.
• Monitors for and reports serious non-compliance issues/concerns to the IRB Chair.
• Enrolls, monitors and ensures timely completion of required regulatory education for research investigators and research staff

What's Available:

• 40-hours a week, 1.0 FTE
• Starting rate of $22/hr + more for experience
• Onsite at the La Crosse, WI Main Campus
• Monday - Friday; typical business hours 8:00a-4:30p

What You'll Need:

• Associate degree in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) or social sciences, with 3-4 years' experience in research administration, IRB administration, bioethics, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in clinical research, health care administration, bioethics, or other health related degree is preferred

What You'll Get:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

About Us:

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

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