IRB Specialist in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

MA

1 yr

None

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; repetitive motion related to computer work.

Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Support Research Ethics and Human Subjects Protection at UK

The University of Kentucky is seeking an IRB Specialist to join the Office of Research Integrity (ORI).

This role helps facilitate the review and oversight of human subjects research by supporting investigators, coordinating review processes, and ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a resource for researchers, IRB members, and study teams while helping maintain the integrity of the research review process.

What You’ll Do

Why Now?
Research involving human participants continues to grow in scope and complexity, creating an ongoing need for knowledgeable professionals who can support investigators while maintaining strong compliance standards. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to research that advances knowledge and improves lives, while helping ensure studies are conducted responsibly, ethically, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

You’ll join a team dedicated to supporting high-quality research and protecting the rights, welfare, and safety of research participants.

MS Office Products (Word, Excel, outlook), database

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.