Lead Biosafety Professional, Provost Administration (Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.  Minimum of 5 years of biosafety experience.  Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) and/or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP).

Job Summary:
Provides advanced professional knowledge and expertise to develop and support staff members in the Department of Biosafety which serves the academic enterprise and health system of UTMB.

Job Duties:

• Initiates audits to develop and ensure administrative and engineering controls are appropriate for the level of risk and design of the facility
• Monitors effectiveness of multidisciplinary problem resolution activities.
• Initiates benchmarking activities.
• Coordinates and leads agency audits.
• Recognizes and manages intricacies associated with various aspects of the multidisciplinary projects.
• Anticipates, develops, and implements methods needed to remain state of the art in the field.
• Develops junior staff members through assignments, formal training, or other experiences – e.g., Assists staff with understanding how answers are derived.
• Keeps current in field and immediately utilizes and applies new information fully.
• Identifies problems or non-compliance issues. Knows, understands, and identifies all areas of expertise needed to resolve problems and then coordinates a team of those with needed expertise.
• Monitors and takes actions on projects to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provides expert knowledge of diverse biological, physical, and general chemical related hazards.
• Recommends and/or develops action plans for problem resolution and coordinates with EHS when necessary.
• Constantly seeks opportunities for process improvement.
• Reviews proposed state and federal regulations and develops comments appropriate to UTMB to be conveyed to UTMB, UT Systems and regulatory agencies.
• Provides training to faculty, laboratory staff, and students on proper biological safety standards and techniques.
• Fosters a learning environment.
• Chairs subcommittees and lead task forces.
• Provides recommendations to building and/or renovation projects.
• Acts as a Biological Health and Safety advisor to non-safety related committees.
• Provides specific positive feedback to aid in development of others. Expresses positive expectations for future performance.
• Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading edge.
• Coordinates and provides interface for multidisciplinary functions within Biosafety, EHS, and across UTMB.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.
   

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate Degree in Biology or related field. Three additional years of biosafety experience.

Salary Range:
Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.