IBC Coordinator

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a dedicated Research Professional to join our Compliance & Safety  team. As North Carolina’s urban research university and a newly designated Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, UNC Charlotte is experiencing a rapid trajectory in high-impact scientific discovery and growth. 

The Office of Research Protections and Integrity (ORPI) is part of the Division of Research and provides strategic oversight, education, and support of integrity and compliance issues related to research and certain University operations at UNC Charlotte. The office ensures compliance with federal, state, and local applicable policies and laws on biosafety, human subjects research, animal subjects research, conflict of interest and commitment, research misconduct, export control, and research security. 

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.  The IBC Coordinator provides program support to the 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. This position provides administrative assistance for the IBC 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. 

Telework & Work Location Flexibility

Hybrid (1–2 days per week telework, as operational time allows / subject to supervisor approval). Mandatory in-person onboarding required to start.

View the full job description and submit your application here: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/68358

Minimum Education/Experience: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience. Experience can be paid or unpaid.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related Life Science; or Bachelor’s degree with experience in a research laboratory handling biohazardous materials and/or recombinant DNA materials. 
• Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, CDC, NCDEQ, IATA/DOT, and NIH regulations is specifically NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules and the CDC BMBL standards.
• Experience with risk mitigation review for rDNA experiments, biological agents, and toxins.
• Knowledge of the physical, biological and occupational hazards and biosecurity requirements found in a BSL-2 laboratory.
• Ph.D. and 1-2 years experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a high-volume, high-production, and/or sponsored-research-intensive environment.
• Experience with inter-institutional agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, service agreements, and research agreements.
• Familiarity with granting agencies (government, international, private, industry, etc.).

Primary Purpose of Positon

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.

• Biosafety Program - 90%
• Research-related compliance -10%

Summary of Position Responsbilities

• 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 of 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 challenges.

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/