Biological Safety Officer & IBC Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a full-time Biological Safety Officer to lead the Biological Safety Division, serve as Chief Administrative Officer for the Institutional Biosafety Committee, and act as Responsible Official for the select agent program.

The role requires strategic oversight of safety policies, training, and compliance across university laboratories. The BSO will supervise staff, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to NIH Guidelines, 42 CFR Part 73, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) or Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP).
• 7+ years EH&S experience in research or academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Administrative Officer for IBC and RO for select agent program.
• Provide consultation on biological safety across departments.
• Develop and maintain biosafety policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Directly supervise BSO staff and inspect BSL-3 and select agent labs.
• Ensure compliance with NIH Guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Academic Research

Relational databases

Microsoft Office

Technical Writing

Time Management

Education

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences

Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP)

Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP)

Tools

Relational databases

Code of Federal Regulations knowledge

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a full-time Biological Safety Officer to lead the Biological Safety Division, serve as Chief Administrative Officer for the Institutional Biosafety Committee, and act as Responsible Official for the select agent program.

The role requires strategic oversight of safety policies, training, and compliance across university laboratories. The BSO will supervise staff, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to NIH Guidelines, 42 CFR Part 73, and