Chief Biological Safety & Compliance Officer

ABSA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Metro U-Pass transit

Tuition assistance program

Wellness programs

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a seasoned Biological Safety Officer to lead the Biological Safety Division, serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the IBC, and act as Responsible Official for the select agent program.

The role includes policy development, training, and inter-department coordination to ensure biosafety compliance. The position requires a Master’s degree in a biological discipline, CBSP or RBP certification, and substantial EH&S experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent experience with EH&S background.
• CBSP or RBP certification preferred by ABSA/ABSA International.
• 7+ years of EH&S or related field experience for candidates with a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the BSO and ex officio member of the IBC, ensuring NIH guideline compliance.
• Provide consultation on biological safety across university departments and manage lab safety matters.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training materials for safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Oversee Biological Safety Division operations and supervise related staff; inspect BSL3 and select agent facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Biological safety

Regulatory compliance

Training development

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Relational databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a seasoned Biological Safety Officer to lead the Biological Safety Division, serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the IBC, and act as Responsible Official for the select agent program.

The role includes policy development, training, and inter-department coordination to ensure biosafety compliance. The position requires a Master’s degree in a biological discipline, CBSP or RBP certification, and substantial EH&S experience.