Biosafety Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings account

Paid holidays

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety seeks a biosafety professional to audit labs (BSL-1/2), maintain audit records, and develop SOPs. You will coordinate with PIs, the IBC, and regional campuses, delivering biosafety training and supporting incident investigation to ensure compliance and safety across IU campuses.

Wayfinders across IU will rely on your expertise to remediate deficiencies, promote safety culture, and maintain rigorous standards in the Biosafety program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, infectious diseases, biology, health safety, or a related field.
• 1 year in biological safety, molecular biology, microbiology, infectious disease or regulatory compliance.
• Valid driver's license; CBSP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs annual audits of Biosafety Level 1/2 laboratories and reports findings.
• Maintains a database that tracks laboratory audits and deficiencies.
• Develops and documents SOPs within the Biosafety program.
• Conducts audits on regional campuses and IU School of Medicine campuses as assigned.
• Consults PIs and staff on remediation of deficiencies.
• Liaises with the Institutional Biosafety Committee to initiate amendments.
• Develops, reviews, and delivers biosafety training programs.
• Investigates spills and accidents and supports remediation and prevention.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Professionalism

Independent work

Knowledge in specialty

Quality commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Department ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUINA)

Department Information

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.

Job Summary

• 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.

Qualifications

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

WORK EXPERIENCE Required1 year in biological safety, molecular biology, microbiology, infectious disease or control, regulatory compliance, or related experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• RequiredValid driver¿s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
• PreferredCertified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) by the American Biology Safety Association (ABSA) upon date of hire

SKILLS

• RequiredDemonstrated 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

Work Conditions / Demands 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.

Work Location Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary $61,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year

Benefits Overview

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)

Job Classification Career Level: CoreFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Legal, Safety, & ProtectionJob Family: Environmental Health & Safety

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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