Biosafety Officer

• Identifies and evaluates occupational exposures as well as hazardous conditions in laboratories and related premises.
• Recommends controls to eliminate and/or minimize employee health risks in laboratories and related premises.
• Performs surveys/audits of laboratories and practices to ensure appropriate health and safety practices, chemical storage, management and disposal, and chemical hood operation.
• Assists, as appropriate and necessary, with matters related to clinical infection control by providing technical support with regards to appropriate disinfectant and decontamination procedures.
• Reviews laboratory research and animal research protocols to ensure appropriate health and safety practices.
• Assists investigators with interpretation of NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines, CDC and FDA requirements, and any other applicable regulations or guidelines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Industrial Hygiene and Safety or other related science, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of biological or laboratory safety.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and equipment including appropriate use of hoods and laboratory ventilation, personal protective equipment, and chemical safety and storage.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and critical situations appropriately in a research setting.
• Able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) up to Level A, and provide emergency response services, as needed (including rotating on-call/off-hours services).
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, along with superior oral presentation and other communications skills.
• Use of the Internet for research purposes, and experience with computers (email, desktop software applications such as Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects.

• CBSP certification.

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment. Moderate Noise.

• Successfully complete a security risk assessment by the U.S. Department of Justice and be approved for access to select biological agents and toxins by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as a condition of employment.