Biosafety / Biosecurity Officer

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Unknown, North Carolina, US
Salary range: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00; recruitmen...
Bsl-2 and bsl-3 environments
Federal select agent program compliance
Hazard recognition and risk assessment
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.
  • 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

Salary Range: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00; Recruitment Range: $70,478.00 - $90,000.00; Benefits: State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments
  • Federal Select Agent Program compliance
  • Hazard recognition and risk assessment
  • Occupational health and safety programs
  • Emergency response planning

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement of laboratory safety
  • Collaboration with public health officials
  • Technical assistance and consultation

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree and one year experience OR Master's degree and two years experience OR Bachelor's degree and four years experience OR equivalent combination
  • Experience managing safety program operations
  • Experience developing Incident Response Plans
  • Expert-level experience with Federal Select Agent Program regulations
  • Hands-on use of public health laboratory diagnostic principles

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