IRB Committee Member

Department :

Ofc of Human Research Ethics - 621300

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 12 / 16 / 2025

Application Deadline :

01 / 05 / 2026

Position Type :

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title : IRB Committee Member

Position Number : 20056224

Vacancy ID : S026573

Full-time / Part-time :

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week : Position Location :

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $50.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date :

01 / 12 / 2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment :

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

The Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE) administers, supports, and oversees the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities at UNC-Chapel Hill. Any research project involving human subjects proposed by a member of the faculty, a postdoc, a staff member, or a student at UNC-Chapel Hill must be reviewed and approved by an IRB before that research may begin and before related grants may be funded. These IRBs are federally mandated review committees, operating under regulations promulgated by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The IRBs and OHRE are critical components of UNC-Chapel Hills Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) that serves to protect the rights and welfare of more than one million human research subjects who take part in more than 6,000 different research projects each year at UNC-Chapel Hill. All components of the HRPP must work together to ensure institutional compliance with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

Position Summary :

This position serves as a board member for UNC’s IRB. The board member’s primary responsibility is the protection of the rights and welfare of the individual human beings who serve as the subjects of research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

IRB board member should have the professional experience to provide appropriate scientific and ethical review.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.