Position Summary:

• The position supports researchers and others in developing standard operating procedures and protocols for research, maintains and updates the Biosafety Manual, and works to create consistency across plans and procedures.
• The Biosafety Officer maintains and participates in constructive and positive communications, and works with the University's Laboratory Safety Committees, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBC) and Institutional Research Boards (IRB) to ensure compliance with the National Institute of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other standards for recombinant DNA and vaccine research, as well as other applicable laboratory safety regulations or guidelines.
• The position reviews research protocols and activities, conducts periodic inspections of research facilities, and is responsible for reporting significant problems and violations of applicable laboratory safety and biosafety requirements.
• The University Biosafety Officer is a leader within the department and institution, and will oversee the activities and assignments of the department Biosafety Officer(s).

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene and Safety, or other related field of study.
• At least eight (8) years of work experience as a biosafety specialist, officer, or related biosafety function, three (3) of which must be in the area of planning, operation, and oversight as a Responsible Official or Alternate Responsible Official of Select Agent and BSL-3 laboratories, including animal laboratories.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be 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).
• Experience working in a university setting or health care environment preferred. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment are required; must be able to work independently and without supervision, and on multiple simultaneous projects. Demonstrated knowledge is necessary to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment. Candidate must 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.

Special Conditions:

• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 25ST2067

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