University Biosafety Officer
About The Position
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a University Biosafety Officer for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The University Biosafety Officer is a manager within Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety ( REHS ) Department responsible for managing the department’s Biosafety Group and the Institution’s Biosafety Program. The University Biosafety Officer is the appointed Responsible Official for the Rutgers- NJMS biocontainment facilities, including, but not limited to, the BSL -3 laboratories located in the Medical Science Building ( MSB ), International Center for Public Health ( ICPH ), and Regional Biocontainment Laboratory ( RBL ). The incumbent is the designated official to ensure compliance with various laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures for BSL -3 facilities. The University Biosafety Officer is an expert on the control and safe handling of biological hazards; the position supports select agent and BSL -3 laboratory directors and managers in developing standard operating procedures and protocols for research, maintains and updates the Biosafety Manual and individual select agent/ BSL -3 manuals, and works to create consistency across all safety, security, and emergency response plans and procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following: 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). Overview 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.
Responsibilities
- managing the department’s Biosafety Group and the Institution’s Biosafety Program
- appointed Responsible Official for the Rutgers- NJMS biocontainment facilities
- ensure compliance with various laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures for BSL -3 facilities
- supports select agent and BSL -3 laboratory directors and managers in developing standard operating procedures and protocols for research
- maintains and updates the Biosafety Manual and individual select agent/ BSL -3 manuals
- works to create consistency across all safety, security, and emergency response plans and procedures
- maintains and participates in constructive and positive communications
- 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
- oversee the activities and assignments of the department Biosafety Officer(s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
