Community IBC Member (Contract)

Sitero is an emerging leader in clinical services and software solutions for the life sciences industry, with expertise in a diverse range of therapeutic areas. We focus on innovative, technology-enabled solutions that allow clients to concentrate on their core strengths, delivering high-touch services and technology for early phase studies through Phase III clinical trials.

About the role

The Research Compliance Committee Member serves as a subject-matter contributor responsible for reviewing research protocols, monitoring regulatory compliance, and ensuring the protection of research participants, animals, data integrity, and biosafety standards. This role supports ethical, scientific, and regulatory oversight across multiple institutional review and monitoring committees.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Duties

• 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 a 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.

Schedule

• Attendance at scheduled meetings (frequency varies by committee).
• Independent review time prior to meetings.
• Participation in ad hoc reviews or urgent matters when needed.

Pay

This is a contract role paying a flat rate per meeting attended.