Posting Summary
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. 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 Sr. Biosafety Officer maintains and participates in constructive and positive communications and works with the Universitys 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 Sr. Biosafety Officer is a leader within the department and institution.
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2700 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC