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University of Kansas Medical Center Biological Safety Officer - Environment, Health, and Safety in Kansas City, Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12897540

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Environment Health and Safety

Position Title:

Biological Safety Officer - Environment, Health, and Safety

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Biological Safety Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and maintaining a comprehensive biosafety program capacity in accordance with NIH and CDC regulations for the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments, programs, and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by biological agents. Conducts inspections and enforce adherence to KUMC policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. Serves on the Institutional Biosafety Committee and other committees as appropriate.

Starting salary is \$70,000- \$82,000 commensurate with experience

Job Description:

Conditions of Employment: Must be able to wear a negative pressure respirator.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related discipline.

Work Experience:

  • Related work experience in biological and laboratory safety.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment and in a university, hospital, research, or laboratory setting.
  • In-depth working knowledge of practices and procedures performed in BSL-1, BSL-2, and BSL-3 labs and applicable regulations or guidelines (e.g., NIH Guidelines, BMBL 6th Edition, OSHA BBP Standard, etc.) pertaining to microbial agents, recombinant DNA technology and other biohazardous materials associated with biomedical research.
  • Previous experience using basic computer and MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certification:

  • Master\'s degree or higher in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related discipline.
  • Certification or eligibility for certification as a Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) or Certified Biosafety Professional (CBSP)
  • First aid and AED certifications

Work Experience:

  • Experience working with BSL-3 labs.
  • Experience working in a university research environment, EHS department or other complex organization.
  • Experience in shipping regulations pertaining to Class 6, Division 6.2 infectious substances, dry ice, and other biological specimens.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment and work successfully working in a highly regulated environment which demands consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with faculty and staff.
  • Demonstrated reliability and a proven work ethic.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities with numerous professionals in preparing materials for deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and automate data/procedure handling practices.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Establish and implement strategic goals and objectives for the KUMC Biosafety program. Consult with KUMC Principal Investigators, research staff and others regarding mitigation of biological hazards, methods for maintaining compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, regulations pertaining to select agents and toxins, Biosafety in Microbiological a d Biomedical Laboratories guidelines, and biohazard waste disposal.

Monitor and analyze federal/state regulations related to research safety. Develop and update the KUMC Biosafety Manual, written plans and biosafety-specific Standard Operating Procedures. Develop biosafety and security plans. Assist in developing Emergency Plans. Provide biosafety advice and technical guidance to the KUMC biomedical research community.

Prepare Documentation for: (1) Internal and external inspections (Lab specific, NIH, CDC, USDA; (2) Department of Transportation Class 6, Division 6.2 Dangerous Goods

Develop and deliver biosafety related training as described: (1) new employee; (2) continuing education/ refresher trainings (e.g., Biosafety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Shipping Infectious Substances and Biological Specimens)

Serves as ex officio voting member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Assist in the development of strategic goals and objectives for the IBC. Develop and provide ongoing education for committee members. Assure compliance with university policies and the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules. Perform prelimin

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