Senior Biosafety & Regulatory Compliance Lead

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Danforth Center seeks a Senior Safety Specialist for Regulatory Compliance & Biosafety to lead advanced biosafety and regulatory work across laboratories, greenhouses, and field sites. The role includes mentoring staff and delivering training on biosafety, compliance, and safety programs.

Ideal candidates are self-directed, organized, and capable of managing diverse responsibilities while contributing to institutional safety culture and compliance goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with professional judgment in complex situations.
• Strong collaboration within interdisciplinary research teams.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within regulatory compliance and biosafety programs.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies and maintain records.
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop training materials, SOPs, and program documents.
• Participate in regulatory committees and safety-related groups.

Skills

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Biosafety expertise

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Biological sciences or regulatory field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Danforth Center seeks a Senior Safety Specialist for Regulatory Compliance & Biosafety to lead advanced biosafety and regulatory work across laboratories, greenhouses, and field sites. The role includes mentoring staff and delivering training on biosafety, compliance, and safety programs.

Ideal candidates are self-directed, organized, and capable of managing diverse responsibilities while contributing to institutional safety culture and compliance goals.