Job Summary:

The Biosafety Manager will oversee, develop, and monitor a biological safety program covering all research projects involving human, animal, or plant tissues and pathogens.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the training of all personnel in general lab study.
• Ensures that appropriate employees are trained in the bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with appropriate employees and stakeholders to develop and apply a comprehensive biological safety program covering all relevant research projects.
• Develops and maintains a database of toxins and biological agents currently in use within research projects.
• Collaborates with occupational health and emergency hygienists on issues regarding risk assessment, disaster response, and disease prevention.
• Reviews applicable biosafety communication to ensure policy information provided is current and accurate.
• Develops training materials for teaching safety protocols to researchers working on affected projects.
• Ensures bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan adequately addresses current needs.
• Maintains current expertise on government regulatory requirements and guidelines, as well as all current professional standards.
• Ensures proper procedures are followed when shipping biohazardous goods.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent administrative skills necessary to manage multiple biosafety protocols.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Molecular Biology, Biosafety, Immunology, Environmental Health, or similar degree required; Ph.D. and status as certified biological safety professional (CBSP) through the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) preferred.
• At least five years of direct experience directing a biological safety program required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.