Sr Compliance Administrator, IBC

Overview:

This position presents a unique and challenging opportunity to support and advance the university’s world-class research enterprise by ensuring a successful program of biosafety.

The IBC-Senior Compliance Administrator will also participate in projects to support of the program's improvement of efficiency and effectiveness.

S/he will have outstanding interpersonal and management skills, a collaborative style, be customer service focused, and have a reputation for successfully working with faculty, staff, and students in achieving their research goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide initial administrative review of all IBC submissions
• Work in conjunction with the Institutional Biosafety Officer and IBC Chair
• Review registrations for completeness and accuracy and determine how the IBC registration will be processed
• Using the electronic system, route all submissions in accordance with established processes and in an efficient and timely manner (following up and/or assisting with PIs and reviewers as needed)
• Serve as the primary liaison between the IBC and Principal Investigators (PIs), providing consultation to PIs regarding the IBC registration processes, policies, and procedures
• Review research registrations for potential Dual Use of Concern
• Oversee and execute the preparation, organization, and dissemination of registration materials in advance of each IBC meeting
• Manage committee process, schedule and organize meetings, and record IBC meeting minutes
• Maintain metrics and databases used to track research registration data/information and to keep IBC registrations current
• Monitor current regulations and trends and work with the Biosafety Officer to update current regulatory requirements relating to biosafety
• Offer recommendations regarding standards, policies and procedures that facilitate compliance and serve as a resource to research personnel
• Assist in determining training based on risks identified in the IBC research registration
• Update IBC committee memberships and appointments as needed
• Work with post-approval monitor to audit IBC-approved research projects
• Work with the IACUC coordinator on grant congruency reviews and to ensure congruency between IACUC protocols and IBC registrations
• Assist with updating the IBC- RIA website content
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintain the IBC registration with NIH
• Provide updates regarding committee membership and reporting requirements as necessary to the NIH Office of Science Policy
• Facilitating updates and modifications of IBC application form and related processes to improve efficiency and align with current regulation
• Special projects, as assigned, to support of the programs improvement of efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of five(5) years of experience working in biosafety, research, or laboratory setting, preferably at an institution of higher education.
• Good working knowledge of the NIH recombinant DNA guidelines, and other general safety and occupational health regulatory requirements including OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Experience with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees
• Skilled in concise writing and excellent communication skills;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities;
• Highly responsive and solution/action oriented;
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels with proven ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations;
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion in matters of significance;
• Innovative problem solving and troubleshooting skills with ability to make sound recommendations;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
• Evidence of successful experience in a customer service role; and
• Strong computing skills (Word, Excel, MSTeams, PowerPoint, etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with electronic protocol review/management systems;
• Master’s degree
• Experience in research activities conducted at BSL3/ABSL3 (or higher)
• Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) credentials.
• Experience in presenting/public speaking

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Eligible for Overtime: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

Valid Driver’s License Required: No

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