Animal Research Safety & Compliance Lead

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Advancement Careers in Seattle is seeking an Animal Research Safety and Compliance Officer to support occupational health, safety, and biosafety for personnel in DCM-managed facilities. The role emphasizes training, guidance, and regulatory compliance to minimize injury and exposure risks.

The position requires collaboration with EH&S, the Office of Animal Welfare, and research personnel to harmonize safety practices, develop SOPs, and coordinate inspections, audits, and risk assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science and two years of related safety experience.
• Experience with health and safety program development.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental safety and biosafety programs in collaboration with leadership.
• Coordinate occupational health enrollment and PPE programs for staff.
• Conduct routine inspections and risk assessments of animal facilities.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities and training records.
• Collaborate with EH&S and Office of Animal Welfare on safety initiatives.

Skills

Occupational health

Safety programs

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SOPs development

Job description

UW Advancement Careers in Seattle is seeking an Animal Research Safety and Compliance Officer to support occupational health, safety, and biosafety for personnel in DCM-managed facilities. The role emphasizes training, guidance, and regulatory compliance to minimize injury and exposure risks.

The position requires collaboration with EH&S, the Office of Animal Welfare, and research personnel to harmonize safety practices, develop SOPs, and coordinate inspections, audits, and risk assessments