IBC Assistant Director

Grade: T27
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The IBC Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day service provided by the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Office, including management of the IBC Coordinators, work with IBC Committee members, and external regulatory agencies to support research investigators on government regulations, and on institutional policies and procedures for the use of recombinant DNA and other potentially hazardous biological agents.

Essential functions: Oversees the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) program including all administrative activities related to institutional biosafety; Independently interprets federal regulations and develop and monitor policies and guidelines related to the IBC Committee work and IBC protocol submission/approval management; Serves as a principal point of contact for information regarding biosafety and biosecurity compliance, provide expert knowledge of regulations governing the use of biohazards; Collaborates with the IBC Chair, BSO/EHRS, ULAR, and IACUC and IRB Offices to generate and implement any policy changes or new procedures involving biohazards; Supervises initial administrative and technical review of all IBC protocol applications for completeness and accuracy and identifying if the project is exempt or will require expedited quality assurance or full committee review (intermediate proficiency in NIH Guidelines is needed); Ensures congruency between IBC registrations and IACUC/IRB protocols; Develops and review application forms related to IBC protocol submission; In collaboration with eRA and BSO/EHRS develop electronic IBC protocol registration form and manage all electronic document submissions; Works with the eRA team to develop procedures, training materials, and needed upgrades for the eRA IBC electronic management system. Participate in meetings with investigators or other departments to discuss any changes related to the IBC protocol management in eRA; Interacts directly with federal, state and local regulatory agencies; Supervises and mentors IBC Coordinators; Develops and leads IBC related research compliance trainings; Manages multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines; Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:
Master's degree in life sciences or healthcare administration. PhD in life sciences related field and prior IBC experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of federal biosafety and biosecurity policies (including NIH Guidelines and CDC regulations).
*Demonstrated knowledge of the academic research environment.
*Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills to direct and motivate staff.
*Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
*Excellent oral and written communication skills (experience drafting IBC approved policies preferred).

This position requires a background check.

This position is assigned a REMOTE work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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