Biosafety Compliance Specialist

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Biosafety Compliance Specialist.

Job Duties:

• Hazard Risk Management
• Assessment of biological risks in research involving pathogens, recombinant DNA, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and biohazardous materials.
• Development of containment strategies and exposure mitigation techniques.
• Safe handling and disposal of biohazardous waste.
• Animal, Plant, and Human Research Biosafety and Biosecurity
• Ethical considerations in human research.
• Emergency Response & Incident Investigation
• Procedures for managing biological/pathogen releases, exposure incidents, and outbreaks.
• Documentation and reporting requirements.
• Review and interpret proposed/existing laws, regulations statutes, and Executive Orders; suggest program impact; draft new or revised Agency Policy and Procedures, Directives, Notices, and guidance documents; and assist with Agency program implementation.
• Recommend policies, program requirements, guidance, specifications, environmental sampling, protocol guidelines, evaluation criteria, and standard operating procedures to implement the SHEM program.
• Coordinate chemical, biological, and radiological safety concerns/issues with appropriate personnel.
• Recommend Area/Location goals, objectives, and resource requirements for reducing or eliminating accidents, injuries, illnesses, and damage to the environment.
• Monitor and/or assist in the abatement of unsafe/unhealthful working conditions.
• Assist in addressing all SHEM program concerns relating to the acquisition and disposal of real and personal property.
• Develop and maintain data bases for tracking inspections, injury and illness analysis, hazard reporting forms, etc.
• Monitor construction and environmental operations and provide recommendations regarding the assurance that projects are carried out as required and in compliance with applicable regulations, policy, standards, guidelines, specs, etc.
• Review and provide recommendations for approval of project designs to ensure they comply with applicable regulations, policy, standards, guidelines, etc.
• Conduct and/or review National Environmental Policy Act studies. Develop and submit appropriate documentation for signature.
• Conduct and/or initiate Safety Health & Environmental Management (SHEM) studies and develop recommendations for corrective actions and program improvement.
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings/teleconferences as necessary to implement the program.
• Draft SHEM Statements of work.
• Design systems and instruments to facilitate implementation of SHEM programs.
• Report internally and/or externally on major accidents/incidents/releases, etc. as required by policy.
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of assigned SHEM reports as required by the Agency.
• Assist in responding to SHEM regulatory inquires, inspection reports, notices of violation, etc.
• Clearly document all aspects of the SHEM program as required by the Agency.
• Monitor and review Agency activities and controls, documents problems, and recommends improvement projects for identified problem areas.
• Provide technical information to employees, cooperators and visitors regarding matters related to the SHEM program.
• Conduct inspections and technical reviews including special topic evaluations (as necessary) of all workplaces including follow-up to ensure abatement is conducted.
• Conduct gap analysis and needs assessments as required by the Agency.
• Develop improvement projects where SHE deficiencies and/or discrepancies are identified.

• Understanding of biosafety level (BSL) classifications and containment requirements.
• Familiarity with CDC, NIH, OSHA, EPA, USDA, and FDA biosafety standards.
• Laboratory Safety Practices
• Protocols for preventing contamination and laboratory-acquired infections.
• Specialized knowledge of biosafety in studies involving multiple animal species, agricultural plants, and human subjects.
• Hazard Risk Management
• Safe handling and disposal of biohazardous waste.
• Emergency Response & Incident Investigation

HOURS AND LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE:

• This position is for a full-time position, based on a Monday through Friday work week. All work shall be performed at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, located in Beltsville, Maryland.
• Occasional travel may be required for this position.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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