Research Compliance Coordinator, Institutional Biosafety Committee
About The Position
In this position, you’ll help ensure that innovative scientific work is conducted responsibly by supporting the IBC’s oversight of research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules. Through a combination of compliance oversight, education, and continuous workflow improvement, this role directly contributes to protecting researchers, the institution, and the broader community, while enabling life‑saving research to move forward safely and efficiently. Role Overview: Provide regulatory and administrative support to ensure the effective functioning of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), which oversees research involving rDNA and other biohazardous materials Serve as a subject‑matter resource to investigators and institutional partners on IBC submission requirements, deadlines, meeting schedules, and protocol status Coordinate logistics for monthly IBC meetings, including agenda preparation, materials distribution, and meeting minutes Train users in the IBC electronic submission system, leveraging prior system knowledge to support accurate and compliant submissions Conduct follow‑ups with PIs and reviewers to ensure timely reviews and resolution of regulatory questions Track investigator and staff biosafety training and ensure compliance with required deadlines Support IBC protocol lifecycle management, regulatory education, and outreach initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum of 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in a research regulatory or compliance role is required
- Demonstrated familiarity with IBC requirements, biosafety regulations, and regulatory review processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey regulatory requirements clearly
- Excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting biomedical or laboratory research environments preferred
- An effective communicator, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders
- Adept at planning and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet commitments aligned with departmental and organizational goals
- Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances and the changing landscape of biosafety
Responsibilities
- Provide regulatory and administrative support to ensure the effective functioning of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), which oversees research involving rDNA and other biohazardous materials
- Serve as a subject‑matter resource to investigators and institutional partners on IBC submission requirements, deadlines, meeting schedules, and protocol status
- Coordinate logistics for monthly IBC meetings, including agenda preparation, materials distribution, and meeting minutes
- Train users in the IBC electronic submission system, leveraging prior system knowledge to support accurate and compliant submissions
- Conduct follow‑ups with PIs and reviewers to ensure timely reviews and resolution of regulatory questions
- Track investigator and staff biosafety training and ensure compliance with required deadlines
- Support IBC protocol lifecycle management, regulatory education, and outreach initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
