Career Opportunities: Tradition of Excellence

About Western Institutional Review Board (WIRB)
WIRB is the largest and oldest independent Institutional Review Board (IRB) in the United States. Our mission is to safeguard the rights and the welfare of the human research subject. We provide review services in over 30 countries and in all 50 states, and we are considered the gold standard in the IRB industry. In 2010, WIRB was named the 2009 Corporate Employer Award Winner by the Thurston County Economic Development Council. Click here to watch a short video about it.

Each day WIRB is host to Board members, international and domestic visitors, clients, and potential employees; therefore, it is important that staff members represent the company in a professional manner, including professional dress.

WIRB currently employs more than 300 individuals.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced professional environment, please forward your application to us.

WIRB is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits
WIRB strives to attract, develop, and retain engaged and enthusiastic employees. With this in mind, we provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

We offer:

• 100% of the employees’ medical and vision premium paid by WIRB, and 25% for dependents.
• Two options for our dental plan available at the employee’s expense
• Flexible spending accounts for health and day care
• Retirement-savings plans, with a 401(k) option
• Eight paid holidays a year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations and illnesses
• 100% employer paid catered lunch
• Commuter transit benefits
• Personal counseling resources, Employee Assistance Program

To apply
Download our application and send a completed application, a current resume, and letter of interest to WIRB, Attn. Human Resources, PO Box 12029, Olympia, WA, 98508-2029, or e-mail them to HumanResources@wirb.com.

Download WIRB Application Form
Application for Employment
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