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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level institutional review board in the United States is $47,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Institutional Review Board vs Research Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Institutional Review BoardResearch Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree; knowledge of research ethicsBachelor's degree often required; experience in research management
Work EnvironmentReview boards, ethics committees, academic or healthcare institutionsResearch sites, hospitals, universities, or labs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research institutions to oversee ethical complianceUsed to coordinate and manage research projects

Entry Level Institutional Review Boards focus on reviewing research protocols to ensure ethical standards, while Research Coordinators manage the day-to-day operations of research studies. Both roles require knowledge of research processes, but IRB members primarily evaluate ethics, whereas Research Coordinators handle logistics and participant management.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Institutional Review Board job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,831 per year, or $23 per hour.

Institutional Review Board Adm

University of Utah

Campus, IL

$50K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

University Of Utah rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Open Date 08/18/2026 Requisition Number PRN45801B Job Title Institutional Review Board Adm Working Title Institutional Review Board Adm Career Progression Track F Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40.0 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)
This is currently a hybrid position. A minimum of 16.0 hours per week must be in-person at the IRB office on University of Utah campus. In-office requirements are subject to change per University and department policy.
VP Area President Department 00938 - Institutional Review Board Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $50,000 - $65,000 Close Date 10/25/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
Coordinates and oversees all technical, operational and regulatory issues associated with human research protections and compliance for the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Provides direct consultation, facilitation, decision support and educational programming to research faculty and staff.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Conducts initial review of human research protocol applications, reviewing all amendments and determining the level of risk to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, IRB guidelines and institutional policies.
2. Approves deviations from policy, clarifies special conditions and analyzes differences from initial protocol applications.
3. Interprets and provides comprehensive guidance to principal investigators, research and support staff on complex human subjects' research regulations. Ensures the conduct of high quality human subject research.
4. Plans, develops and administers comprehensive educational programs pertaining to human research protections and IRB review processes for members of the IRB principal investigators, research and support staff.
5. Makes recommendations to the ongoing development of electronic protocol submission and tracking system. Develops and maintains web pages and web-based training programs.
6. Develops and revises IRB office policies and procedures, forms and content of guidelines and other materials posted on the IRB website.
7. Responds to external compliance audits. Regularly prepares reports on IRB office activities and assesses regulatory compliance with IRB documentation requirements.
8. Meets with members of research staffs to address process and procedure improvements. Serves on various University committees.
9. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the IRB support staff, which includes training, evaluating performance, ensuring adequate office coverage and ensuring procedural deadlines are met.
Problem Solving
Incumbents face the challenge of staying abreast of continually changing human research regulations in order to make changes to internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the new regulations, as well as communicating the changes in an effective and timely manner. Incumbents use considerable discretion in their daily work and must communicate effectively with a variety of constituencies regarding delicate matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus four years related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Master's degree in a related field, management experience, knowledge of human research Federal regulations, medical terminology preferred. Experience in the design and conduct of educational or training and IRB certification also preferred.
This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah NonDiscrimination page.
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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