Biosafety / Biosecurity Officer

NC State Laboratory of Public Health

North Carolina, US
$70,478.00 - $123,336.00 py
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 for NCSLPH and OCME employees.
  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees.

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

$70,478.00 - $123,336.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments
  • Federal Select Agent Program compliance
  • Hazard recognition and risk assessment
  • Occupational health and respiratory protection
  • Develop and administer safety policies

Nice-to-have

  • Strengthen communications and emergency response
  • Continuous improvement of safety strategies
  • Consultation and technical assistance

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in a related laboratory 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 of education and experience
  • Medically cleared to wear respiratory protection
  • Must complete application in its entirety

Work Rights

Not specified

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