Sr. Biosafety Officer

Rutgers University • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sr. Biosafety Officer for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The Sr. Biosafety Officer is the designated official to ensure compliance with various laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures in laboratories and other settings where biological and chemical hazards may be present.

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Nice To Haves

• Status as a Registered Biosafety Professional ( RBP ) and/or Certified Biosafety Professional ( CBSP ) preferred.
• Experience working in a university setting or health care environment preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Reviews research protocols and activities
• Conducts periodic inspections of research facilities
• Responsible for reporting significant problems and violations of applicable laboratory safety and biosafety requirements.
• The Sr. Biosafety Officer is a leader within the department and institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed