Animal Research Safety & Compliance Specialist

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington's Department of Comparative Medicine seeks an Animal Research Safety and Compliance Officer to support occupational health, safety, biosafety, and regulatory compliance across DCM facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with EH&S, Office of Animal Welfare, and leadership to promote safe research environments.

The position involves developing and delivering safety training, coordinating health surveillance, and leading incident investigations to prevent recurrences

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve departmental safety, biosafety, occupational health, and compliance programs with EH&S.
• Coordinate occupational health enrollment and medical surveillance activities for personnel.
• Oversee hazardous materials management, chemical inventories, SDS access, and disposal compliance.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of animal facilities and labs for regulatory adherence.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and injuries; perform root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Support training and education programs for staff and onboarding activities.

Job description

University of Washington's Department of Comparative Medicine seeks an Animal Research Safety and Compliance Officer to support occupational health, safety, biosafety, and regulatory compliance across DCM facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with EH&S, Office of Animal Welfare, and leadership to promote safe research environments.

The position involves developing and delivering safety training, coordinating health surveillance, and leading incident investigations to prevent recurrences