Research Compliance Coordinator, Institutional Biosafety Committee

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Research Compliance Coordinator supporting IBC oversight of research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids. Ensuring responsible scientific conduct and regulatory compliance in biomedical research.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $62,600 - $97,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
Prior experience supporting biomedical or laboratory research environments preferred
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory supportadministrative supportprotocol lifecycle managementbiosafety trainingcomplianceIBC electronic submission systemmeeting logistics coordinationagenda preparationmaterials distributionmeeting minutes documentation

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillstime-managementprioritizationconfidentialityinterpersonal skillstrainingproblem-solvingfollow-up