IBC/IRE Coordinator

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The IBC/IRE Coordinator at Colorado State University helps ensure regulatory compliance across federal rules by supporting the Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Institutional Review Entity. This role communicates complex biosafety concepts to researchers and staff involved in life sciences using biohazardous materials.

Responsibilities include reviewing submissions, training committee members, maintaining records, attending meetings, and fostering professional relationships with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, research administration, scientific research, or laboratory management.
• Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review IBC and IRE submissions for accuracy and determine approval path.
• Assist in training new IBC/IRE members on roles, responsibilities, policies and guidelines.
• Provide support functions for the IBC and IRE.
• Attend meetings and assist in recording minutes; support post‑meeting actions and communications with researchers.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Research administration

Lab management

Scientific research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology/Chemistry or related field

Job description

The IBC/IRE Coordinator helps ensure CSU’s institutional compliance with federal regulations and policies by supporting the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Institutional Review Entity (IRE), thereby facilitating institutional compliance with federal regulations and campus procedures related to the ethical conduct of research. This position supports the integrity of CSU’s research mission by helping communicate regulatory and policy concepts to a broad audience of stakeholders involved in life sciences research utilizing biohazardous materials.

Full consideration date: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:59PM MT.

Essential Job Duties

• Review IBC and IRE submissions for accuracy, contact PIs when deficiencies are found; determine appropriate approval process for submissions.
• Assist in training new IBC and IRE members on their roles and responsibilities and the CSU IBC and IRE material review process and appropriate policies and guidelines.
• Perform support functions for the IBC and IRE.
• Attend meetings to assist in recording accurate minutes. Post‑meeting duties include assistance in the execution of committee decisions, including correspondence with researchers to convey determinations about protocols and facilitate corrective actions, among other committee business.
• Maintain accurate and complete paper and electronic records, and assure the records are accessible upon request.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with investigators and their staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2+years experience in regulatory compliance, research administration, scientific research, or laboratory management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of NIH/OSP regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of DGOF Policy and former DURC/PEPP policies.
• Knowledge of HHS/CDC Select Agent Regulations and/or USDA/APHIS permit regulations and requirements.
• Experience in scientific research or laboratory management.
• Qualify to obtain Tier1 Select Agent Clearance as outlined by the FBI Bioterrorism Preparedness Act certification requirements.
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals including faculty, administrators, government officials, colleagues, and support staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about committee matters.

Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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EEO

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