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At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employeeswho bringdifferent and innovativeways of seeing the world and solving problems.Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization.Weare committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity,antiracism, and inclusion.

The Institutional Review Office (IRO) helps maintain the Fred Hutch human research protection program (HRPP).

The IRB Admininistrative Assistant II position is a full-time, permanent position to provide administrative support and initial screening of researchers submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). This position includes repeated, high-volume, detailed clerical work; word processing (MS Word and Excel); data entry; initial screening of IRB submissions; frequent communication with study teams to resolve issues; and special tasks as necessary to support the staff and functions of the Institutional Review Office (IRO). This position demands 1) the ability to work independently yet as part of a team; 2) a service orientation and respectful, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders; 3) very high attention to detail and follow-through; and 4) commitment to meeting regulatory requirements and carefully documenting the processes for doing so. The IRO is a fast-paced setting with high demands balanced by a collegial atmosphere and wide opportunities for learning.

Administratively Support IRB Committees

• Manage and distribute incoming and outgoing email for the IRBs
• Date stamp and electronically store all incoming IRB submissions (new applications, modifications, continuing reviews, closures, and safety reports)
• Pull and re-file folders and maintain proper organization of file drawers when filing
• Ensure that reminder notices of IRB continuing review are sent to investigators prior to expiration
• Develop the Expedited Agenda for IRB Meetings and review it for errors
• Conduct Microsoft Access queries as needed
• Process IRB documents within time frames specified by IRB policies

Initial Screening of IRB Submissions

• Review submissions for completeness and compliance, using screening forms, historical records, and other resources
• Gather additional data as necessary from researchers, study staff, and others
• Advise researchers of submission problems and suggest solutions
• Seek assistance from the Administrative Coordinator or IRB Analysts as necessary to complete screening process or remedy problems
• Independently perform regulatory analysis of low-risk submissions to the IRB, such as funding Modifications and data analysis Continuing Review Reports
• Manage screening activities within time frames specified by IRB policies

Preparation for and after the IRB meetings

• Assist in IRB Meeting logistics including the following:
  
  • Link all documents and materials for full review into eReview, the electronic IRB review system
  • Post electronic copies of supporting documentation (i.e., protocols, consents, IBs) to eReview, as directed by IRB Analysts and the IRB Operations Manager
  • For in-person IRB meetings, set up and take down all materials for the meeting, such as laptops, A/V support, IRB review criteria poster