Biological Safety Associate — EHS Lab Support

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Biological Safety Officer to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Biosafety Team. The role provides tech support, assists in implementing biosafety programs, and helps maintain a safe laboratory culture across Harvard schools.

The position focuses on safety training, compliance, risk assessment, and collaboration with researchers and facilities teams. It offers a pathway for growth in biosafety with a rotating emergency response component.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Willingness and excitement to learn and grow in biosafety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates integration of biosafety into laboratory operations and promotes safe work practices.
• Collaborates with EHS Lab Safety Advisors to perform inspections and hazard assessments.
• Authors timely, peer‑reviewed compliance reports and monitors corrective actions.
• Conducts risk assessments of biological research protocols and participates in COMS meetings.
• Delivers and assists in biosafety training and develops related policies.
• Assists with regulatory site visits and supports additional EHS projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Regulatory biosafety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

3 years related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Biological Safety Officer to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Biosafety Team. The role provides tech support, assists in implementing biosafety programs, and helps maintain a safe laboratory culture across Harvard schools.

The position focuses on safety training, compliance, risk assessment, and collaboration with researchers and facilities teams. It offers a pathway for growth in biosafety with a rotating emergency response component.