McGill University
EthicsReviewAdministrator
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“Ethics Review Administrator at McGill University. Skills: Ethics review, Research administration, Communication. Administer ethics application submission and review process. Prepare and disseminate agenda, minutes, documents”
Industry & Context.
Identifies issues and makes recommendations for guidelines and policies
Willing to work in the province of Quebec
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
DEC or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health sciences, or a related field, equivalent experience in a research setting, Demonstrated organizational skills, organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize and multitask, Experience in taking notes and minutes, Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French, Proven customer service skills, Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access – web and desktop), Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures related to human ethics, familiarity with fields relevant to research with human participants, communication skills, ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately to academic audiences, self-directed team player, eager to learn and expand skillsets, authorized to work in Canada, willing to work in the province of Quebec
Nice to Have
Specific knowledge of McGill administrative systems (ex. Banner, Minerva, InfoEd)
What You'll Do.
Administer ethics application submission and review process
Prepare and disseminate agenda
Administer submission
Track and report review actions
Coordinate REB activities
Develop and implement operating procedures
Provide support to REB Chairs and members
Apply regulations and policies
Identify issues and make recommendations
Organize REB meetings
Develop meeting agenda and materials
Take minutes and prepare review letters
Administer delegated review process
Assist in preparation of ethics review letters
Provide information to researchers
Assist researchers with queries
Follow-up with researchers
Verify submissions for final approval
Pre-review submissions for completeness
Input and ensure correctness of information
Generate statistics and reports
Liaise with internal departments and external agencies
Attend meetings and conferences
Provide backup for team members
Participate in projects
Perform other duties as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaises with internal departments and external agencies; Provide backup for other team members; Participate in projects
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French; Proven ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately to academic audiences
Full Job Description
**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions on how to apply.** **If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).** **Position Summary:** Facilitate, coordinate, enhance and promote the highest ethical standards in research involving human participants. Administer the ethics application submission and review process. Prepare and disseminate agenda, minutes, documents. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Administers the submission, review, revision and approval process of research proposals involving human participants in the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, engineering, and health and biomedical sciences. * Ensures all review actions such as delegated reviews, amendments and renewals are tracked and reported to the REB. * Coordinates the activities of four (4) Research Ethics Board (REBs) and subcommittees as needed. * Participates in the development and implementation of operating procedures for the REBs. * Provides support to REB Chairs and members. * Applies regulations and policies governing human participant research and participates in ensuring the University, the REBs and researchers are compliant. * Identifies issues and makes recommendations for guidelines and policies. * Organizes REB meetings for each REB. Develops meeting agenda and materials for distribution. Takes minutes and prepares review letters for researchers. * Administers the delegated review process including the pre-determination of review level and assignment of reviewers in consultation with supervisor and/or Chair as required. * Assists in the preparation of ethics review letters for researchers. * Provides inf
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