About this role
Role Overview
- Review research submissions for regulatory, ethical, and institutional compliance.
- Prepare for and actively participate in scheduled meetings.
- Evaluate risks, benefits, and safeguards within research protocols.
- Identify non-compliance, protocol deviations, or safety concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive research information.
- Provide recommendations for approval, modification, suspension, or termination of studies.
- Document reviews and determinations in accordance with institutional policies.
- Complete required training and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
- Review research involving recombinants or synthetic nucleic acids, biohazards, and infectious agents.
- Assess containment levels, laboratory safety procedures, and personnel protections.
- Ensure adherence to biosafety regulations and institutional biosafety manuals.
- Evaluate incident reports and corrective actions.
- Recommend risk mitigation strategies for hazardous biological work.
Requirements
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in science, medicine, research ethics, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, veterinary medicine, biosafety, or related field (requirements vary by committee).
- Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations and ethical principles.
- Prior service on compliance or oversight committees.
- Regulatory or clinical research experience.
- Training in human subjects protection, animal welfare, biosafety, or data monitoring.