The IBC Coordinator provides program support to the Office of Research Protections and Integrity (ORPI), ensuring compliance by performing various administrative, technical, and analytical duties and day-to-day management of the Biosafety Program at UNC Charlotte. This position reports to and works closely with the Biosafety Officer, ensuring compliance across all research involving all biological materials and recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids. The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is the faculty committee responsible for reviewing all research involving recombinant and/or synthetic nucleic acids, infectious agents, or biohazardous materials. This position provides administrative assistance for the IBC, IRE and coordinates closely with IACUC (Animal Subjects research) and IRB (Human Subjects Research) compliance programs to ensure support across all biosafety-related research, including guidance on permits, materials transfer agreements, export controls and field safety.
- Biosafety Program - 90%
- Research-related compliance programs - 10%
Assists with administrative support for various compliance programs and/or processes assigned to the Office of Research Protections and Integrity. This position primarily supports Biosafety but also contributes to the Animal Care and Use, Human Subjects Research Protection, Research Security, and Export Controls programs.
Job Summary:
- Coordinate operational functions and build relationships with individuals/areas across the university impacted by teaching and research compliance regulations (i.e., One IT, Office of Research Services, Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships, Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Student Health Center, business partners and academic units).
- Assist with developing, reviewing, and maintaining policies, procedures, tools, and resources in a changing regulatory environment.
- Maintain paper records, when applicable, and electronic databases of all responsible programs.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and delivering education and training programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies.
- Develop and implement strategies for outreach (e.g., flyers, videos, website resources, virtual and in-person presentations, etc.).
- Periodic review training records and adherence to best practices.
- Coordinate investigations and resolve complex problems, including but not limited to noncompliance issues.
- Identify program-related opportunities to enhance procedures, training, and documentation and monitor evolving biosafety
