Biosafety / Biosecurity Officer

dac.nc.gov

Recruitment range: $70,478.00 - $90,000.00; salary...
Bsl-2 and bsl-3 environments
Federal select agent program compliance
Occupational health and respiratory protection
This position serves as the Biosafety/Biosecurity Officer for the NC State Laboratory of Public Health, overseeing laboratory safety programs that encompass biological, chemical, and general safety practices across BSL‑2 and BSL‑3 environments

Job Summary

  • This position serves as the Biosafety/Biosecurity Officer for the NC State Laboratory of Public Health, overseeing laboratory safety programs that encompass biological, chemical, and general safety practices across BSL‑2 and BSL‑3 environments.
  • The Biosafety / Biosecurity Officer develops and administers policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies that support statewide biosafety, biosecurity, occupational health, and respiratory protection programs for NCSLPH and OCME employees.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Matching Summary

This position serves as the Biosafety/Biosecurity Officer for the NC State Laboratory of Public Health, overseeing laboratory safety programs that encompass biological, chemical, and general safety practices across BSL‑2 and BSL‑3 environments.

Salary

Recruitment Range: $70,478.00 - $90,000.00; Salary Range: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00; Benefits: Comprehensive state benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments
  • Federal Select Agent Program compliance
  • Occupational health and respiratory protection
  • Biological hazard recognition and risk assessment
  • Laboratory safety policies and procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Strengthen communications and containment strategies
  • Continuous improvement of safety strategies
  • Collaboration with public health officials
  • Support for statewide laboratory safety

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in a related field and one year of experience OR Master’s degree and two years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience OR equivalent combination
  • Medically cleared to wear respiratory protection

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