BIOCONTAINMENT MANAGER, Research Compliance, Research Safety,xx
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The Biocontainment Manager is responsible for conducting and overseeing all tests, verification and certification of critical containment systems for the high and maximum containment laboratory facilities at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL). Working with the NEIDL Facilities Maintenance Office (FMO), the position oversees, supervises and performs a variety of field tests, certification, and validations of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and HEPA filtration systems in air handlers including exhaust and supply systems, effluent vent systems, and other maximum and high laboratory containment systems and equipment with HEPA filter units; oversee, supervise and conduct decontamination of contaminated systems and run validations using biological and other applicable indicators to ensure that the decontamination processes are successfully completed; work and coordinate with facilities, science, animal groups and others to conduct and successfully accomplish decontamination of laboratory and animal suites and work and assist in the annual recertification of laboratory containment; oversee, supervise and conduct decontamination and verification of equipment from the containment laboratories before they are taken out from the containment laboratories; oversee, supervise and conduct routine efficacy testing and validations of autoclaves, effluent decontamination systems (EDS) tissue digester, chemical dunk tanks, chemical shower reservoir, etc.; update and maintain appropriate records generated in the performance of work during decontamination, testing and validations; supervise personnel and train to ensure that all staff maintain continuous advance level of expertise, techniques, methodologies and knowledge in operation of state-of-the-art instrumentations for continued safe and world-class delivery of service and work; respond to emergencies and clean up spills as needed, assist in extraction of personnel in the containment laboratories, assist conduct follow up investigations of accidents and incidents. Oversee, supervise and conduct administrative functions and other duties as assigned including but not limited to the maintenance of supplies needed to perform routine and assigned functions, ensure and maintain ready and calibrated equipment, perform safety trainings for NEIDL personnel, review, draft, update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), keeping up-to-date and maintain expertise and knowledge of current and new and emerging technology, techniques and best practices in order to continuously deliver and provide a world class service to support the safe operations of NEIDL laboratory facilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Biology or other related science field.

The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is part of a national network of secure facilities that study infectious diseases – whether they occur naturally or are introduced deliberately through bioterrorism. The NEIDL is dedicated to the development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics to combat emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. In addition to Bio Safety Level (BSL)-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, the NEIDL houses BSL-4 laboratories that will operate at the highest level of containment. The NEIDL will add to the growing life sciences industry in the region, throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and across the country.

Individuals seeking affiliation with or employment within the NEIDL may be subject to the following suitability requirements. Failure to meet any of these requirements may result in ineligibility for employment or affiliation:

• Criminal Background Check:To be completed in accordance with BU Public Safety guidelines and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Basic Background Check:Includes, but is not limited to, verification of:
  • Social Security Number;
  • Academic credentials;
  • Past employment;
  • Licenses and credentials;
  • Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) check;
  • Credit history check;
  • RMV/DMV driving record, if required.
• Medical Clearance Process:includes Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) evaluation, drug screening, initial psychological screening, and immunization/titer level review completed in accordance with NEIDL Medical Surveillance Policy for all employees working at the NEIDL.
• Training and Education:to be completed in accordance with Section 8, Ongoing Personnel Reliability Program, for all employees working at the NEIDL.

Individuals seeking or required to have approval to work with Select Agents will be subject to the following additional requirements:

• Department of Justice Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting:To be completed in accordance with CDC requirements as part of application to have access to Select Agents.
• Select Agent Use Approval:to be completed in accordance with all regulations including the requirements of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Please note, any individual working in the NEIDL facility and granted unescorted access, is subject to

• periodic background reviews, including but not limited to: criminal background, credit history, drug screening, and behavioral evaluations;
• periodic checks and regular renewals of security credentials, any applicable licenses, and verification of the successful completion of any required training at the facility
• Search of person, clothing and effects prior to entry into or egress from NEIDL

When applicable, individuals will be required to maintain all applicable clearances and licenses and to disclose any changes in circumstances that could compromise access to the facility.

Continued employment/ affiliation is contingent upon strict adherence, at all times, to all applicable safety and security rules, procedures, and protocols, as well as required training regimens.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience conducting field certification and testing of Biosafety Cabinets, HEPA filtered exhaust housings, and other similar systems. Knowledgeable of standards applicable to field testing and certification of Class II Biosafety Cabinets including NSF as well as other standards that are applicable to the field such as NIOSH and ASHRAE and experience in supervising and managing personnel preferred

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Full-Time/Regular

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