Job Opportunities

Associate Biosafety Officer - Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA

Full time

Salary: $77,900 to $100,000 Annually

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Biosafety Officer assisting the Associate Director, Biosafety in developing and implementing a comprehensive Biosafety program that is designed to support and facilitate research while protecting faculty, students, support staff, collaborators, visitors, and the environment from the adverse health effects from research involving biohazardous agents and recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules. Associate Biosafety Officer assists the institute’s Associate Director, Biosafety to ensure compliance with biological safety standards (Bloodborne Pathogens, Aerosol Transmissible Diseases, NIH Guidelines, etc.), regulated medical waste regulations, and the safe working practices involving biohazardous agents.

Visit the Institute website for more information and to apply (Ref ASSOC002765)

Posted 2/6/24


Biosafety Officer - Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA

Full time

Salary: $103,770 to $130,000 Annually

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biosafety Officer assisting the Associate Director, Biosafety in developing, implementing, and administering biosafety policies, procedures and protocols as part of the Institute’s overall Environmental Health & Safety Program in La Jolla, California.

Visit the Institute website for more information and to apply (Ref BIOSA002761)

Posted 2/2/24


Associate Biosafety Officer - University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA

Full time

Salary: $59,700 - $124,300 Annually

The Associate Biosafety Officer applies professional knowledge or expertise in one or more specialty areas within EH&S and serves as lead person on one or more program(s) within a single discipline. Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure predetermined objectives are adequately met and that application of professional / technical judgment is sound. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Decision-making is based on established procedures; relevant laws; regulations and organizational policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology; impact on other EH&S programs, and senior management approvals as required. Decisions may impact individual work, other EH&S programs, other departments and / or segments of the organization.

Visit the University website for more information and to apply (Ref 126986)

Posted 12/20/23


Director of EHS - University of California, Santa Cruz, CA

Full time

Salary: $170,000 - $190,000 Annually

Manages multiple campus EH&S programs within multiple disciplines, and through subordinate managers and/or supervisors, manages the professional staff responsible for implementing these programs. Develops new programs in response to changing regulations and ensures campus awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, etc. Oversees specialized technical programs and serves as a campus expert within these fields.

Visit the University website for more information and to apply (Ref # 60061).

Posted 10/12/23


Biosafety Specialist II - Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Full time

Salary: $96,000.00 - $112,000.00 Annually

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) seeks a Biosafety Specialist II 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.

Visit the University website for more information and to apply (Ref # 100373).

Posted 9/26/23


Assistant Director/Biosafety Officer - Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Full time

Salary: $175,000.00 - $190,000.00 Annually

Stanford University Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Research Safety Biosafety & Biosecurity (B&B) seeks a progressive Assistant Director (AD) to lead all aspects of Stanford University’s biological safety programs and serve as the institutional Biosafety Officer (BSO). The role champions the design, development, management, and improvement of B&B programs which apply broadly across Stanford’s research enterprise, including the School of Medicine (SoM). The AD/BSO enables technical, regulatory, and administrative support to Stanford’s institutional biosafety committee, the Administrative Panel on Biosafety (APB), which oversees and approves the use of recombinant DNA and specific biohazardous materials. The role helps ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Director of Research Safety, the position sets strategic direction to meet emerging biosafety needs and maintains close and productive relationships with principal investigators (PIs) seeking to remain on the cutting edge of research science; includes oversight of clinical trials and bench-to-bedside therapies. The AD/BSO supervises a team of biosafety specialists who provide protocol review, consultation, and in-field services to the research community.

Visit the University website for more information and to apply (Ref # 100045).

Posted 8/24/23


Biosafety Officer - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Full time

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe use of campus biological agents, recombinant DNA and biohazards in accordance with CalOSHA, NIH Guidelines and other applicable regulations. This position will also be responsible for chairing the Institutional Biosafety Committee and will review and approve biological use authorizations (BUA) campus wide. This position provides support to other laboratory safety programs across multiple colleges to promote the safety of faculty, staff and students.

Visit the University website for more information and to apply (Ref # 503194)

Posted 5/16/22


Additional Out-of-State job opportunities may be found on ABSA website: http://www.absa.org/biojobs.html