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Biosafety Officer, Senior

Employer
Georgia State University
Location
Atlanta, GA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Senior Biosafety Officer

University Research Services & Administration (URSA)

Georgia State University

Office of Research and Environmental Safety (ORES)

 

Introduction to the Department

Georgia State University has been one of the fastest growing research universities in the nation over the past decade. The Office of Research and Environmental Safety (ORES) at Georgia State University is dedicated to supporting research and instructional laboratories, animal facilities, and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance, guidance, and best practices for the health and safety of our campuses and surrounding community. We strive to create an environment that fosters excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

The oversight and management of the Biosafety Office and its staff and programs is essential to the operational backbone of the university’s research involving biological materials and compliance with the Federal Select Agent Program.

ORES seeking (1) dedicated and experienced Senior Biosafety Officer.

WHAT MAKES ORES GREAT PLACE? 

·        A flexible work environment  

·        Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. 

·        A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. 

·        Professional development opportunities and mentorship 

·        A rapidly growing research portfolio

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO 

This position will provide oversight and management of the Biosafety Office, staff, and programs. This position will work closely with other safety officers (i.e., chemical, radiation, and environmental), occupational health and safety staff, and high containment (i.e., BSL3 and BSL4) staff.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Senior Biosafety Officer are the following: 

  • Biosafety and Biosecurity:
    Ensures the biological safety program is compliant with all applicable federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Develops biosafety and biosecurity policies and procedures for GSU research and instructional laboratories. Monitors staff performance and implements data quality control measures. Provides technical expertise to the IBC, IACUC, and other relevant committees.
  • Select Agent Program Management:
    Provides oversight for the Select Agents and Toxins Program in strict compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and United States Department of Agriculture regulations. Serves as the Institution's Alternate Responsible Official (ARO) or Responsible Official (RO). Develops and implements biosafety, biosecurity, and incident response plans. May assist in planning and implementing emergency drills to ensure preparation for events.
  • Biosafety Protocol Review:
    Reviews and assesses research protocols involving the use of biological material, laboratory operations and facilities and construction/renovation plans for all aspects of biosafety.
  • Biological Waste and Transport:
    Oversees the biological and regulated medical waste programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies. Provides oversight of the biological/infectious substance shipping program. Ensures hazardous materials are stored, packaged, labeled, and shipped/transported properly.
  • Occupational Health:
    Develop programs to prevent and manage biological exposures (i.e., Bloodborne Pathogen, Respiratory Protection, Infectious Substances). Responds to incidents or injuries, conducts incident investigations, and conducts laboratory assessments.


  • Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Master’s degree in microbiology, Biology, Public Health, or related field and five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
    • Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP), and/or American Biological Safety Association (CBSP) required.
    • Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Must be able to pass U.S. Department of Justice security clearance.
    • Experience in an academic setting.

    Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

    • Certification or ability to become certified for DOT and IATA biological materials shipping within the first 6 months of hire.
    • Training or the ability to complete training in HAZWOPER (40 hours) within the first 6 months of hire.
    • At least 3 years' experience in BSL3 or ABSL3 and/or Select Agent and Toxins program management experience is preferred.


    College/Business Unit
    Open until filled

    College/Business Unit: Research & Sponsored Programs
    Location: Atlanta Campus
    Job Posting: 01/24/25, 4:51:48 PM

    Organization

    Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.georgia_state_university1.jpg

    Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

    More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

    georgia_state_university2.jpgThe University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

    Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

    The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

    The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.

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