The IACUC will have at least five members, including people with the following backgrounds:
- A veterinarian with experience in laboratory animal science and medicine, who has directed or delegated authority and responsibility for activities involving animals at an institution.
- A practicing scientist experienced in research with animals.
- A person whose primary concerns are in a non-scientific area (e.g., an ethicist, business, lawyer, librarian, homemaker or member of the clergy).
- A person not affiliated with an institution who represents community interests.