Senior On-Site Biosafety & Compliance Specialist (BSL-3)

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health seeks a Biological Safety and Health Specialist III to establish and maintain a safe work environment across Duke laboratories. The position delivers biosafety training, develops safety policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for BSL-3 and other containment activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating high-containment safety activities, serving as an Alternate Responsible Official for the Select Agent Program, and supporting TB and BBP exposure control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of practical experience in health and safety with biosafety focus.
• Knowledge of biosafety, biosafety controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain OSHA/HazWoper training as required.
• CBSP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-containment lab safety activities, training, audits, and incident follow-up.
• Serve as Alternate Responsible Official for Federal Select Agent Program compliance.
• Develop and implement TB ECP and BBP ECP exposure controls for labo staff.
• Deliver biological safety training and monitor program effectiveness.
• Support IBC/IACUC/IRB governance and maintain related records.
• Audit work areas for biosafety compliance and suggest corrective actions.
• Review SOPs and assist with facility engineering controls and testing.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology/Genetics, or related science

Job description

Duke Health seeks a Biological Safety and Health Specialist III to establish and maintain a safe work environment across Duke laboratories. The position delivers biosafety training, develops safety policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for BSL-3 and other containment activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating high-containment safety activities, serving as an Alternate Responsible Official for the Select Agent Program, and supporting TB and BBP exposure control