Institutional Biosafety Committee Coordinator
About The Position
The Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) at the University of Iowa seeks an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Coordinator to provide administrative support for the University's biosafety compliance programs and IBC. Responsibilities include administrative review and routing of IBC submissions, committee coordination, compliance tracking, records management, and researcher communications. As a member of the EHS Safety Advisor team, the position also conducts selected laboratory inspections and supports institutional biosafety compliance activities. This position reports to the Biological Safety Officer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Six months to one year of practical experience in a biomedical, biological, or life science research laboratory
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge of biological research methods, including recombinant DNA, and experimental design sufficient to understand research protocols involving biological materials and identify required information during administrative review of IBC submissions
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and summarize scientific or technical information
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and research personnel
- Demonstrated proficiency using databases, electronic record systems, and standard business software applications
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with research compliance programs in an academic or biomedical research environment
- Knowledge of higher education policies, procedures and regulations
- Familiarity with biological safety regulations and consensus standards
- Familiarity with animal protocols used in animal research
Responsibilities
- Administrative review and routing of IBC submissions
- Committee coordination
- Compliance tracking
- Records management
- Researcher communications
- Conduct selected laboratory inspections
- Support institutional biosafety compliance activities
Benefits
- Exceptional health coverage
- University-paid life insurance
- Robust retirement plans
- Generous leave policies
- 24/7 support services
- Well-being resources
- Access to UI Health Care specialists
- Advanced training
- Leadership development
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
