IRB Specialist

Job Title
IRB Specialist

Requisition Number
RE53783

Working Title

Department Name
40148:Office of Research Integrity

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

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

Shift

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

Job Summary

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) supports the University of Kentucky by promoting ethical conduct of human research and educating UK students and employees regarding research misconduct, regulations, and data ownership. The ORI supports several federally mandated review committees. The family of IRB Specialist positions in the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) coordinate the business of the ORI and Institutional Review Boards (IRB) by screening, preparing, and distributing protocol review documentation, coordinating review meetings, preparing post-meeting follow-up correspondence, ensuring reviewers and researchers receive appropriate education regarding the protection of human participants and federal regulations, conducting quality assurance/improvement site visits, facilitating reliance agreements, and maintaining the integrity of human subjects research and the overall human research protections program (HRPP) at the University of Kentucky. IRB Specialists serve as information resources for IRB members, researchers, faculty advisors, and study personnel.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/09/2026

Our University Community

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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.