Research Biosafety Officer
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
The University of Vermont is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking individual to enhance our institutional biosafety program. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional with a solid foundation in biosafety practices regulatory compliance and risk assessment who is ready to take on broader responsibilities and drive strategic improvements in biosafety culture and operations. UVM values both established skills and the quest for more knowledge; time tested practices and innovative solutions. Share your distinctive strengths to empower scientific research that is a public good shaping healthy societies and a healthy environment. The University of Vermont is a top 100 public university in the United States. Holding an R1 research designation it is home to over 1200 full-time faculty scholars ranging from biomedical research to musical composition. Our faculty staff and students engage daily in the pursuit of meaningful and impactful research scholarship and creative work. The Research Protections Office has been delegated authority and responsibility by the Vice President for Research to administer oversight of research-specific biosafety including research involving potentially hazardous biological materials recombinant or synthetic DNA agents requiring high-containment (A/ BSL -3 and/or Select Agents) and use of biological agents in research animals. UVM has approximately 1200 labs within the College of Medicine as well as a 3000 square foot high-containment facility dedicated to BSL -3 and A/ BSL -3 research.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced degree in microbiology molecular biology immunology or molecular genetics. Direct or substantial collateral experience with the Federal Select Agent Program. Registered Biosafety Professional ( RBP ) and/or Certified Biosafety Professional ( CBSP ) preferred.
Other Information
Special Conditions of Employment Employment with UVM requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with university policies. This position can be required to submit to pass and maintain a Security Risk Assessment conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice for persons with access to any Select Agents. This position can be required to submit to pass and maintain an ongoing Suitability Assessment as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice for persons with access to any Select Agents. This position can be required to submit and receive approval for access to select biological agents and toxins by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC )/Department of Health and Human Services ( DHHS ). Achieve and maintain medical clearance and training required to work in a high-containment lab and to wear personal protective equipment including a powered air purifying respirator ( PAPR ). On-call status to respond to incidents involving biological materials including evenings weekends and holidays. Communication with an identified and designated alternate for coverage of BSO duties in anticipation of planned time off. Valid drivers license; acceptable driving record.
The University of Vermont is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking individual to enhance our institutional biosafety program. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional with a solid foundation in biosafety practices regulatory compliance and risk assessment who is ready to take on broader responsibilities and drive strategic improvements in biosafety culture and operations. UVM values both established skills and the quest for more knowledge; time tested practices and innovative solutions. Share your distinctive strengths to empower scientific research that is a public good shaping healthy societies and a healthy environment. The University of Vermont is a top 100 public university in the United States. Holding an R1 research designation it is home to over 1200 full-time faculty scholars ranging from biomedical research to musical composition. Our faculty staff and students engage daily in the pursuit of meaningful and impactful research scholarship and creative work. The Research Protections Office has been delegated authority and responsibility by the Vice President for Research to administer oversight of research-specific biosafety including research involving potentially hazardous biological materials recombinant or synthetic DNA agents requiring high-containment (A/ BSL -3 and/or Select Agents) and use of biological agents in research animals. UVM has approximately 1200 labs within the College of Medicine as well as a 3000 square foot high-containment facility dedicated to BSL -3 and A/ BSL -3 research.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced degree in microbiology molecular biology immunology or molecular genetics. Direct or substantial collateral experience with the Federal Select Agent Program. Registered Biosafety Professional ( RBP ) and/or Certified Biosafety Professional ( CBSP ) preferred.
Other Information
Special Conditions of Employment Employment with UVM requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with university policies. This position can be required to submit to pass and maintain a Security Risk Assessment conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice for persons with access to any Select Agents. This position can be required to submit to pass and maintain an ongoing Suitability Assessment as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice for persons with access to any Select Agents. This position can be required to submit and receive approval for access to select biological agents and toxins by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC )/Department of Health and Human Services ( DHHS ). Achieve and maintain medical clearance and training required to work in a high-containment lab and to wear personal protective equipment including a powered air purifying respirator ( PAPR ). On-call status to respond to incidents involving biological materials including evenings weekends and holidays. Communication with an identified and designated alternate for coverage of BSO duties in anticipation of planned time off. Valid drivers license; acceptable driving record.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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