Biosafety Specialist - Provost Administration

Galveston, Texas, United States

New Hot

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2402115

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or life sciences or related field or equivalent and one year of experience. Must pass the UTMB Department of Justice Level 3 clearance.

Job Summary:

Provides professional knowledge and expertise in the operation and support of Biosafety programs in compliance with regulatory agencies, national guidelines, and institutional policies.

Job Duties:

• Develop systems that prevent problems from arising.

• Directly interacts with faculty and other Institutional Support groups to achieve the desired outcome.

• Provides input on facility construction and renovation projects related to biosafety issues. Directly interacts with contractors and architects andinfluences outcomes based on technical expertise.

• Supports and directly participates in committee activities with regulatory bodies.

• Troubleshoots technical issues involving knowledge of research projects and works directly to intervene and obtain safe work practices.

• Achieves results with minimal coaching.

• Review safety manuals and policies and make recommendations based on regulatory or institutional changes.

• Review NOUs in preparation for submission to the IBC and faculty responses to the IBC.

• Assist new investigators in setting up their research laboratory

• Administers contracted services that include coordination with contractors and negotiations of contract specifications.

• Act as a mentor to other team members within EHS as related to biosafety and infectious waste disposal.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:

$75,000.00 to $87,000.00, actual salary commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation