Assistant Director of Biosafety

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAssistant Director of Biosafety

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401021AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleManagement I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$95,000-$110,000

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Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/24/2024

Description of Work Unit

The Office of the Vice President for Research ( OVPR ) has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University ( CSU ). The OVPR and its research enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to be part of a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The OVPR plays a key role in the 21st Century Land-Grant mission of Colorado State University by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, instilling a culture of integrity, inclusion and diversity, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges. CSU is recognized as one of the premier research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American Universities in research expenditures. Student enrollment is approximately 34,000, and the University employs more than 7,200 staff including academic faculty, administrative professionals, and classified staff.

CSU is situated in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 165,000. Located 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for "Best Place for Business/Careers," Gallup Well Being Index for "Healthiest Mid-Size City in America," CBS Money Watch's "List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire," and Outside Magazine's "Best Towns in America," among others. See here for more info on the area:~~~.

The Biosafety Department is a division of the Office of the VP for Research serves as a professional multidisciplinary team. The Biosafety Department serves as the subject matter experts in the promotion of environmental, occupational health, and safety services through education, consultation, monitoring and planning in response to present and future needs of CSU . To support the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System policies, we will foster the partnership among the university, the community, and government entities.

The Office of Research Collaboration and Compliance ( ORCC ) resides in the Office of the Vice president for Research. and consists of the Biosafety Office, Institutional Biosafety Committee ( IBC ), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ), and Research Safety Culture Program. These groups work with Occupational Health, CSU research community, and others to support CSU's research enterprise. ORCC provides assistance to researchers, staff, and the faculty oversight committees in maintaining an ethical environment for activities in the following research and teaching areas and ensuring the research is conducted safely and securely.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Biosafety will be expected to possess the professional competency needed to oversees multiple biosafety staff members, provides program and grant management, and serves as the primary point of contact for the majority of CSU's Select Agent Program. This person will also determine the level of appropriate biologic training of investigators for working at BSL -1, BSL -2 and BSL -3 levels.

Essential job functions include organizing and balancing multiple and competing priorities; managing communication dynamics with investigators; attention to detail; a commitment to confidentiality; skillful navigation of difficult or complex situations and the ability to work closely with others in a dynamic environment.

This position is hybrid with a weekly onsite component.

The VPR Office supports flexible work arrangements for employees, including limited teleworking privileges. Read more here:~~~/ (~~~+) .

Required Job Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or a closely related major.

• 3 or more years experience in Microbiological Research or Biosafety or a combination of the two.

• Qualify within 3 years as a Registered Biosafety Professional or Certified Biological Safety Professional.

• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with peers and researcher

• Experience performing laboratory outreach visits

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to document activities

• Qualify for and maintain approval for access to Tier 1 Select Agents and Toxins

• Ability to serve as an Alternate Responsible Official

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Research and/or biosafety experience at CSU

• Experience with biosafety and biosecurity associated with biological, animal, plant, aquatic, and insect laboratories and facilities

• Experience working in a high containment laboratory

• Experience developing standard operating procedures and plans

• Experience with developing safety and security training using universal design principles

• Experience writing grants and developing budgets

• Previous supervisory experience

• Previous experience serving as an Alternate Responsible Official

• Registered Biosafety Professional or Certified Biosafety Professional

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryBiosafety Program Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Performing audits of biosafety areas to ensure biosafety standards are followed.

• Perform audits of Select Agent ( BSL -3, ABSL -3 and ACL -3; Plant Sciences BSL -2) and non-select agent laboratories ( BSL -3 and ABSL -3) to ensure that laboratory standards and regulations are rigorously followed.

• Report to the Biosafety Director and the Environmental Health Services and appropriate support and administrative officials any significant biosafety problems, trends, violations of guidelines or directives, and investigative findings and recommendations relating to active or potential accidents and/or illnesses.

• Advise the IBC , IACUC , PIs, supervisors and workers as necessary on biohazard security, biosafety, bioengineering and technical compliance questions.

• Investigate incidents and near misses to ensure CSU researchers are adhering to best practices.

• Ensure all compliance requirements are being met on an annual basis.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategorySupervision

Duty/Responsibility

• Supervise additional biosafety personnel in the office (two assistant biosafety officers and biosafety trainer)

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryDevelopment of Communication and Outreach Plans and Materials

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop and revise plans, forms, training materials, handouts, etc. related to biological material.

• Develop and revise emergency plans for handling accidental spills and personnel contamination and investigating laboratory accidents involving infectious agents and/or recombinant DNA research.

• Develop and revise plans to meet CDC , DOT , Select Toxins, USDA and Select Agent compliance.

• Develop communication plans for new initiatives and revised processes.

• Write manuscripts to share data and best practices with practitioners

• Engage the community to assess and foster positive attitudes and education in biosafety.

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryGrant Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Ensure biosafety office is on track to meet grant requirements for a fiscal year

• Support the Biosafety Director in writing grant applications and progress reports.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

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To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

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