Biosafety Specialist

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

HSA contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety (IUEHS) is seeking a qualified professional to manage biosafety programs across IU campuses, including Indianapolis. The role focuses on audits, SOP development, and training to uphold safety and regulatory compliance.

You will audit BSL-1/2 labs, maintain audit records, advise PIs on remediation, and collaborate with the Institutional Biosafety Committee to update procedures and trainings. Travel to Bloomington may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, infectious diseases, biology, health safety, or related field required.
• 1 year in biological safety, molecular biology, microbiology, infectious disease control, regulatory compliance, or related experience required.
• Valid driver's license required with eligibility for IU coverage on hire.
• CBSP certification preferred upon date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual audits of BSL-1/2 laboratories and report findings.
• Maintain a database tracking laboratory audits and deficiencies.
• Develop and document SOPs within the Biosafety program.
• Conduct audits on regional and IU School of Medicine campuses as assigned.
• Consult PIs and staff on remediation of deficiencies.
• Liaise with the Institutional Biosafety Committee to initiate remediation actions.
• Develop, review, and deliver biosafety training programs.
• Investigate spills and accidents and support preventative measures.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Professionalism

Independence

Continuous learning

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (microbiology/related field)

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUINA)

Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety (IUEHS) works to ensure that all Indiana University (IU) campuses are safe and healthy places to live, study, work, and visit. IUEHS develops, implements, and operates comprehensive programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs annual audits of laboratories designated as Biosafety Level 1 or 2 and reports audit findings to individual staff and faculty.
• Performs maintenance of a database that tracks laboratory audits and deficiencies identified during audits.
• Develops and documents standard operating procedures within the Biosafety program.
• Conducts laboratory audits on regional campuses and on IU School of Medicine campuses, as assigned.
• Consults principal investigators (PIs) and research staff on the remediation of deficiencies.
• Liaisons with the Institutional Biosafety Committee to initiate amendments required to remediate audit findings.
• Develops, reviews, and delivers biosafety training programs.
• Investigates spills and accidents and assists in the creation or remediation and preventative measures.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in microbiology, infectious diseases, biology, health safety, or a related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year in biological safety, molecular biology, microbiology, infectious disease or control, regulatory compliance, or related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Preferred

• Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) by the American Biology Safety Association (ABSA) upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This role may require occasional travel to Bloomington, Indiana.

Indianapolis, Indiana

$61,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Environmental Health & Safety

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [e-mail] or by visiting IUPD.

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