Biosafety Specialist 2- Fixed term
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Stanford University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety seeks a fixed-term Biosafety Specialist II for one year. The specialist will support the Biosafety & Biosecurity team, help ensure safe use of biological agents and biohazards in accordance with applicable regulations, and review clinical gene transfer trials for the Administrative Panel on Biosafety. The role also supports other laboratory safety programs across the university.
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Job Description
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University is the principal health and safety office at Stanford University. We support and advance the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic.
In addition to providing routine EH&S program services, our staff provides support as needed during University emergencies. All EH&S staff are to comply with governmental regulations and University policies and procedures regarding health and safety and are expected to serve as strong models and advocates for research health and safety.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) seeks a Fixed term Biosafety Specialist II for 1 year to join the Biosafety & Biosecurity team which oversees all Stanford University work with biohazardous materials and/or recombinant DNA and synthetic nucleic acids. Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Biosafety & Biosecurity group of EH&S and with limited supervision you will ensure the safe use of campus biological agents, recombinant DNA and biohazards in accordance with Cal OSHA, NIH Guidelines and other applicable regulations. The Biosafety Specialist (BSP) will proactively ensure the minimization of risk related to non-compliance with regulations and policies governing the conduct of biomedical research. This position will provide support to other laboratory safety programs across the university to promote the safety of faculty, staff and students. Working with other members of the Biosafety team you will review Clinical Gene Transfer trials using recombinant nucleic acids or infectious agents in preparation for the Administrative Panel on Biosafety, including communication with the Stanford University IRB as needed.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Education & Experience:
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M.A/Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Molecular Biology) or other similar concentration
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Research laboratory experience (3+ years) in a BSL-2 or higher containment
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Experience with human clinical research
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