Community Assistant
Serve as a community representative on an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) to review the safety of clinical trials and gene therapy research. Participate in discussions and vote on items to represent the interests of the community and environment.
- Remote
- Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
- Posted Jul 28, 2026
- Apply by Aug 27, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Advarra is seeking community representatives for an oversight panel (IBC) that reviews clinical trials, particularly for gene therapy. Community members represent interests of the community and the environment surrounding the research site. You may qualify if you: • Live near a population center where research will take place • Have a computer with access to the internet (all meetings held online) • Have experience in any of the following sectors, preferred: science, healthcare, environmental health, occupational safety, or emergency response Notify us of your interest HERE: Join A Review Committee | Advarra *We will not review applications on LinkedIn. Please use the link to complete the form and notify us that you’re interested in the opportunity. Benefits: • Training provided, with compensation for completion of online training • Payment for each meeting attended Participation involves: • Flexible meeting times; meetings are scheduled as needed, based on member availability • Remotely attend assigned meetings via videoconference • Participate in relevant discussions during committee meetings and vote on each item In addition to receiving compensation, Community Members gain the satisfaction of making an altruistic contribution to biomedical research and obtain insight to cutting-edge developments in therapeutic areas! Watch this short video to learn what an IBC is and when IBC review is required: www.advarra.com/resource-library/what-is-an-ibc Learn more by visiting: www.advarra.com/ibc-services Email questions to: IBCMembers@advarra.com About Advarra: The market leader in regulatory review solutions and clinical site technologies in North America, Advarra provides compliance services for organizations conducting clinical research studies. The IBC is a commercial Institutional Biosafety Committee service that reviews the safety aspects of genetic engineering and gene therapy research.
What you’ll do
Serve as a community representative on an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) to review the safety of clinical trials and gene therapy research. Participate in discussions and vote on items to represent the interests of the community and environment.
Requirements
Candidates must live near a research population center and have internet access for online meetings. Preferred experience includes backgrounds in science, healthcare, environmental health, occupational safety, or emergency response.
Benefits
• Training Compensation • Meeting Payment
Listed skills
- Occupational safetyPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Clinical Trial Review
- Gene Therapy Knowledge
- Community Representation
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Safety
- Emergency Response
- Healthcare Knowledge
- Scientific Analysis
Job areas
- Science & Research
- Healthcare
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 27, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
- Seniority
- Not Applicable