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https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/71967
Assistant Biosafety Officer
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range 65000-75000
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/04/2019
Description of Work Unit
The Biosafety Office resides in the Office of the Vice President for Research. The Biosafety Office works with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Occupational Health, and the CSU research community to develop and implement appropriate biosafety practices, create and conduct training programs, monitor and maintain compliance with regulations and guidelines, prevent/ minimize personal, laboratory and environmental exposure to biological materials, conduct laboratory audits, provide guidance on equipment, processes, and procedures, develop emergency plans for handling spills and personnel contamination, investigate laboratory incidents involving biological hazards, and report biosafety issues/noncompliance to appropriate CSU personnel and regulatory agencies. The Biosafety Office oversees infectious agent and recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid research at the following levels of containment: BSL-1, -2 and -3; ABSL-1, -2 and -3; and ACL-1, -2, and -3. We have an ext!
ensive in-person and on-line training program for all the above research applications.
Position Summary
The Assistant Biosafety Officer reports to the Biosafety Director and will be expected to possess the professional competence necessary to suggest and review specific activities and facilities for proper biohazard control; apply relevant laws, regulations, standards and guidelines; develop standard operating procedures; and be aware of community attitudes and health and environmental considerations. The Assistant Biosafety Officer will also help develop training for investigators at the BSL-1, -2 and -3; ABSL-1, -2 and -3; and ACL-1, -2, and -3 containment levels, and support the Research Safety Culture Program at CSU.
Required Job Qualifications
‰?¢ Degree in Microbiology or a closely related field.
‰?¢ 3 or more years‰?? experience in Microbiological Research or Biosafety, or a combination of the two.
‰?¢ Qualify for approval to have access to Tier 1 Select Agents.
‰?¢ Qualify within 5 years as a Registered Biosafety Professional or Certified Biological Safety Professional.
‰?¢ Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with peers and investigators, train investigators at the BSL-2 and BSL-3 levels and design and teach Biosafety training, and perform laboratory inspections, site visits and audits.
Preferred Job Qualifications
‰?¢ Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) and/ or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) credentialed
‰?¢ Experience with plant biosafety
‰?¢ Experience with animal facilities and biosafety
‰?¢ Experience with arthropod containment
‰?¢ Experience in teaching/training opportunities ranging from hands-on workshops to classroom and/or distance learning applications
‰?¢ Experience operating and updating databases
‰?¢ Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department‰??s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category User Training, Education and Consultation
Duty/Responsibility
‰?¢ Train users of biological materials in the safety, regulations and guidelines related to their use.
‰?¢ Develop tools and resources to assist investigators to work safely and responsibly at the BSL-1, -2 and -3; ABSL-1, -2 and -3; and ACL-1, -2, and -3 levels.
‰?¢ Advise the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Principle Investigators (PIs), supervisors and workers (including students) as necessary on biohazard security, biosafety, bioengineering and technical compliance questions.
‰?¢ Monitor or conduct such specialized biosafety responsibilities as required by the Colorado State University Biosafety Manual, NIH or USDA ‰??Guidelines‰??, the CDC Select Agent Program, DOT/IATA or as directed by the IBC.
Percentage Of Time 40
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Biosafety Audits
Duty/Responsibility
‰?¢ Perform regular audits of biosafety areas to ensure biosafety standards as well as laboratory standards are rigorously followed, including plant growth facilities and animal facilities on campus.
‰?¢ Create appropriate mechanisms for stakeholder feedback, response, and development of improvements to the audit process.
‰?¢ Report to the Director of Environmental Health Services and/or the Biosafety Officer and appropriate support and administrative officials any significant biosafety concerns, problems, trends, violations of guidelines or directives, and of investigative findings and recommendations relating to active or potential accidents and/or illnesses.
‰?¢ Advise the IBC, PIs, supervisors and workers as necessary on biohazard security, biosafety, bioengineering and technical compliance questions resulting from biosafety audits.
‰?¢ Assist in preparations for inspections including select agent inventory audits.
Percentage Of Time 40
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Plan Development
Duty/Responsibility
‰?¢ Develop plans, forms, training materials, handouts, etc. related to biological material use at CSU.
‰?¢ Develop emergency plans for handling accidental spills and personnel contaminations and investigating laboratory accidents involving infections agents and/or recombinant DNA research.
‰?¢ Developing security and biosafety plans to meet CDC, DOT, Select Toxins, USDA and Select Agent regulatory compliance.
Percentage Of Time 10
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Safety Culture Program Support
Duty/Responsibility
‰?¢ Support the University‰??s Research Safety Culture Program through implementation and maintenance of programs, trainings, procedures, and resources.
‰?¢ Work in consultation with the OVPR Research Safety Culture Coordinator, EHS and facilities management personnel, and Risk Management and Insurance to promote a positive, proactive safety culture within the research community.
Percentage Of Time 10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please submit all application materials (resume or CV, cover letter describing interest and qualifications for the position and 3 professional references) by 11:59 p.m. on 11/4/19. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Ellen Fisher, Ellen.Fisher**At_Symbol_Here**colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, 201 Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-8004, (970) 491-5312.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Associate Vice President for Human Capital, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University (CSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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