Biosafety Specialist 2

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University is the principal health and safety office at Stanford University. We support and advance the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic.

 

In addition to providing routine EH&S program services, our staff provides support as needed during University emergencies. All EH&S staff are to comply with governmental regulations and University policies and procedures regarding health and safety and are expected to serve as strong models and advocates for research health and safety.

 

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) seeks a Biosafety Specialist II to join the Biosafety & Biosecurity team which oversees all Stanford University work with biohazardous materials and/or recombinant DNA and synthetic nucleic acids. Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Biosafety & Biosecurity group of EH&S and with limited supervision you will ensure the safe use of campus biological agents, recombinant DNA and biohazards in accordance with Cal OSHA, NIH Guidelines and other applicable regulations. The Biosafety Specialist (BSP) will proactively ensure the minimization of risk related to non-compliance with regulations and policies governing the conduct of biomedical research. This position will provide support to other laboratory safety programs across the university to promote the safety of faculty, staff and students. Working with other members of the Biosafety team you will review Clinical Gene Transfer trials using recombinant nucleic acids or infectious agents in preparation for the Administrative Panel on Biosafety, including communication with the Stanford University IRB as needed. 

 

Preferred Education & Experience:

M.A/Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology) or other similar concentrationResearch laboratory experience (3+ years) in a BSL-2 or higher containment Experience with human clinical researchResponsibilities

Core Duties:

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, andprocedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health ofemployees and the community.

• May develop and conduct employee and student training, education,and awareness of environmental, safety and health activities, and/orprograms.

• Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards (including butnot limited to, chemical, physical, biological, and radiological) thatcould be present in the work area; remediate hazards, and/or recommendimprovements to minimize hazard potential.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaintsconcerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the workplace.

• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, andoperating equipment to minimize hazard potential.

• Provide technical advice and university interpretation of variousgovernment regulations and university policies; maintain workingknowledge of specific government regulations.

• May act as a lead or technical expert, and provide direction toless experienced personnel working on health/safety programs.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientificfield

Minimum Experience:

Three years progressively responsible experience in occupationalsafety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science,and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination ofeducation and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective health and safetysurveys, quantitative and qualitative exposure/risk assessments, anddata analyses; ability to provide recommendations for exposure/riskcontrol.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing withdiverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly andconcisely.

• Ability to maintain current knowledge of and interpret specificgovernment agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, andpermits) and university policies.

• Working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects ofvarious regulatory requirements and potential impact on assigned workarea(s).