Biosafety Specialist
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
$52,000 - $59,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
EHS Central Account-230510
Career Area
Environment, Health and Safety
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
03/28/2023
Application Deadline
05/31/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
EHS Professional - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN12
Working Title
Biosafety Specialist
Position Number
00058892
Vacancy ID
P017175
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Business Hours
Position may be required to work occasional nights, weekends and/or holidays should business needs dictate
Severe weather essential
Communicable Disease Mandatory On-site Primary
Business Hours
Position may be required to work occasional nights, weekends and/or holidays should business needs dictate
Severe weather essential
Communicable Disease Mandatory On-site Primary
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$52,000-$59,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The role of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) department is primarily environment, health and safety functions at the University. In support of the University’s core mission, EHS will provide comprehensive environmental, health and safety services to the University community. This includes education through training and consultation, maintaining a safe environment through recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring a process of regulatory compliance and minimizing future potential liabilities. By developing EHS programs and performing various periodic inspections we can provide a safe work place, ensure a process of compliance and minimize future potential liabilities. EHS is organized into eight (8) sections: Biological Safety, Environmental Affairs, Fire Safety & Emergency Response, Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Workplace Safety and Business & Support.
Position Summary
This position, reporting to the Biological Safety Officer/Manager, will be the lead professional for shipping of biological agents and hazardous materials. Under general direction, this position will maintain support systems and programs to ensure that employees and faculty understand and comply with all Federal shipping regulations. This may include advising researchers on customs clearance requirements and assisting researchers obtain import permits from relevant Federal authorities.
This position supports the Biological Safety section oversight of BSL-2 laboratories; performs assessments of risks pertaining to infectious agents and biological toxins; reviews research proposals to promote health and safety; train laboratory personnel in biosafety principles and waste disposal, and authors standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research with biological hazards.
This position will assist in performing BSL-3 facility inspections, decontamination and conducting select agent inventories and requires successful completion of the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) process.
This position supports the CLIP (Collaborative Laboratory Safety Inspections) program by conducting monthly laboratory inspections. This position also serves on the EHS Emergency Response / Hazardous Materials team.
This position supports the Biological Safety section oversight of BSL-2 laboratories; performs assessments of risks pertaining to infectious agents and biological toxins; reviews research proposals to promote health and safety; train laboratory personnel in biosafety principles and waste disposal, and authors standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research with biological hazards.
This position will assist in performing BSL-3 facility inspections, decontamination and conducting select agent inventories and requires successful completion of the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) process.
This position supports the CLIP (Collaborative Laboratory Safety Inspections) program by conducting monthly laboratory inspections. This position also serves on the EHS Emergency Response / Hazardous Materials team.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Four year degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require specific certifications or licenses. Specific jobs will require additional minimum training and/or licensing upon selection.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Required certifications: DOT Hazmat certification (49CFR) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification
- 4-7 years shipping experience in a research environment
- Awareness and experience in export control (15CFR)
- Experience in importing (7 and 9 CFR) and CDC transfer of Select Agents (42 CFR)
- Must be self-motivated and able to handle multiple compliance tasks with minimal supervision
- Must be able and willing to wear required personal protective clothing and equipment to work in research laboratories containing a variety of hazardous materials and equipment
- Must possess a valid NC driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
- Upon hire must be able to pass a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) conducted by the FBI.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Required certifications: DOT Hazmat certification (49CFR) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification
- 4-7 years shipping experience in a research environment
- Awareness and experience in export control (15CFR)
- Experience in importing (7 and 9 CFR) and CDC transfer of Select Agents (42 CFR)
- Must be self-motivated and able to handle multiple compliance tasks with minimal supervision.
- Must be able and willing to wear required personal protective clothing and equipment to work in research laboratories containing a variety of hazardous materials and equipment.
- Must possess a valid NC driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
- Upon hire must be able to pass a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) conducted by the FBI.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Required certifications: DOT Hazmat certification (49CFR) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification
Must possess a valid NC driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
The environmental conditions vary tremendously. This position could be required to enter confined spaces or hazardous environments with the appropriate PPE in accordance with established procedures. Examples include but are not limited to: ascend/descend ladders/stairs, ability to lift/move 50 plus pounds and/or ability to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Respirator, general use, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
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