Biosafety Analyst

WCG hires a Biosafety Analyst to provide scientific review and analysis that helps institutions prepare studies and projects for Institutional Biosafety Committee review and approval. The role supports compliance with NIH guidelines and regulations, improves institutional biosafety programs, and assists with IBC meetings, client training, and study review.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the training, facilities, and operations of institutions, and provide guidance to personnel and staff members at these institutions to prepare for IBC review of human gene transfer clinical studies and/or laboratory research projects
• Provide education and analysis to institutions regarding compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research with Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acids Molecules and affiliated regulations
• Assist institutions with identifying areas in their overall biosafety programs that may require improvement in order to comply with regulations and standards
• Ensure all assigned studies are reviewed by the IBC prior to approval expiration
• Identify training opportunities for new clients and participate in teleconference-based orientations and training for new clients on IBCs, the NIH Guidelines, and WCG IBCS processes and workflows
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives inside the IBC group
• Host teleconference-based convened IBC meetings, record meeting minutes, and assist institutions in addressing specific recommendations and conditions of approval made by the IBC
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here

Preferred

• Advanced degrees a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs and work/life balance tools
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Certification assistance
• Continuing education support
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Career development opportunities across One WCG
• Remote work

Company

• Clinical research services improving trial quality and efficiency
• Cary, North Carolina, US
• https://www.wcgclinical.com/
• Founded in 2012
• 1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
• At least 2 years' experience in a clinical, pharmaceutical, or biomedical research setting
• A combination of education and experience that provides, at minimum, a basic understanding of biomedical terminology, human disease, microbiology and bloodborne pathogens, and clinical safety measures
• Advanced degrees a plus
• At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical, pharmaceutical, or biomedical research setting.

Required skills

• Biomedical Research, Biomedical Terminology, Bloodborne Pathogens, Clinical Research, Clinical Safety, Human Disease, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Research

Preferred skills

• Advanced degrees a plus

Experience

• 2+ years