Biosafety Health & Safety Specialist III

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Health Safety Specialist III (Biosafety) to oversee biosafety practices, perform investigations, inspections, and maintain records ensuring compliance with federal, state, local requirements and university policies.

Responsibilities include safeguarding faculty, staff, students and community, protecting the environment, reducing liability, and supporting IBC/IACUC/IRB compliance; candidates need a Bachelor's degree with two years relevant experience and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of specialized and directly relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical services, investigations, and visual inspections and maintain records to ensure only sanctioned activities are conducted and in compliance with federal, state and local requirements and university policies.
• Identify and mitigate health and safety risks to faculty, staff, students, visitors and the community while protecting the environment and university resources.
• Support and interact with committees and departments to ensure biosafety and laboratory safety standards are met.
• Document findings and maintain records for regulatory, accreditation and internal review.

Skills

Science background

Computer skills

Verbal skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years relevant experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Access

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Rutgers University seeks a Health Safety Specialist III (Biosafety) to oversee biosafety practices, perform investigations, inspections, and maintain records ensuring compliance with federal, state, local requirements and university policies.

Responsibilities include safeguarding faculty, staff, students and community, protecting the environment, reducing liability, and supporting IBC/IACUC/IRB compliance; candidates need a Bachelor's degree with two years relevant experience and a valid