Entry-Level Biosafety & Compliance Associate

Harvarduniversity; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Biological Safety Officer to support the Biosafety Team within the Environmental Health & Safety Office. The role offers an entry-to-mid level professional a path to gain experience in biosafety with responsibilities in program implementation, lab safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, training delivery, and liaison with lab staff, facilities, and EHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience or an equivalency of professional training, certifications, and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports Biosafety Team in implementing programs for use of biohazardous materials and recombinant/synthetic nucleic acids.
• Performs inspections, compliance reviews, and hazard assessments of laboratories and related facilities.
• Delivers safety trainings on biosafety, exposure control, and hazardous materials handling.
• Authors timely compliance reports and monitors corrective actions.
• Participates in COMS meetings and processes registrations for research protocols.
• Assists with regulatory site visits and emergency response activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in biology/microbiology/molecular biology or related field

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Associate Biological Safety Officer to support the Biosafety Team within the Environmental Health & Safety Office. The role offers an entry-to-mid level professional a path to gain experience in biosafety with responsibilities in program implementation, lab safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, training delivery, and liaison with lab staff, facilities, and EHS.