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 role includes supervising assigned staff, ensuring regulatory compliance as the Responsible Official for the Federal Select Agent Program, and coordinating hazard recognition, risk assessment, and safety training for laboratorians statewide.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers excellent comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 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
$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
Biological hazard recognition
Risk assessment and mitigation
Occupational health and respiratory protection
Laboratory safety policies and procedures
Nice-to-have
Strengthen communications and emergency response
Continuous improvement of safety strategies
Collaboration with public health officials
Support for statewide laboratory safety
Key Requirements
Doctoral degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
One to four years of clinical laboratory or research experience