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Colorado State University Assistant Biosafety Officer in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleAssistant Biosafety Officer
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202400271AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range75,000 to 69,909
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/31/2024
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Biosafety Office resides in the Office of the Vice president for Research. The Biosafety Office works with the Institutional Biosafety Committee ( IBC ), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ), Occupational Health, CSU research community, and others to support CSU’s biological research. The Biosafety Office helps mitigate the risks associated with biological research by developing and implementing appropriate biosafety and biosecurity practices and procedures, creating and conducting training programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines. The end goal is to prevent or minimize personal, laboratory and environmental exposure to biological materials used in CSU laboratories.
The Biosafety Office also conducts laboratory outreach visits, provides guidance on equipment, processes, and procedures, develops incident response and emergency plans, investigates and provides correct measures for laboratory incidents involving biological hazards, and updates and notifies the appropriate CSU personnel and regulatory agencies as needed. The Biosafety Office oversees and provides support for research with biological materials and recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid research at the following levels of containment at CSU : BSL -1, -2 and -3; ABSL -1, -2 and -3; and ACL -1, -2, and -3.
Position Summary
The Assistant Biosafety Officer will be expected to possess the professional competency needed to provide support to CSU biological researchers by developing and reviewing specific activities and facilities for appropriate mitigation of risks and applying all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. This position will also create and revise standard operating procedures and programmatic plans as well as conduct laboratory outreach visits and assist with training program and other duties as assigned.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or closely related field
3 or more years experience in biological research or Biosafety, or a combination of the two
Qualify for Registered Biosafety Professional or Certified Biosafety Professional within 5 years
Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with peers and researchers, train researchers, and perform 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
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 developing standard operating procedures
Experience with developing safety and security training using universal design principles
Ability to serve 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 CategoryOutreach
Duty/Responsibility
Conduct outreach visits for research laboratories and other research facilities using biological materials
Participate in incident follow-up and development of corrective actions.
Percentage Of Time25
Job Duty CategoryProgram Management
Duty/Responsibility
Create and revise programmatic plans, policies, standard operating procedures, and other documentation related to biological research at CSU
Assist with preparations and responses for inspections
Report any safety, security, and regulatory concerns to the Biosafety Director
Other duties as assigned by the Biosafety Director.
Percentage Of Time25
Job Duty CategoryTraining
Duty/Responsibility
Assist with the creation and updating existing training programs
Deliver in-person training as request.
Percentage Of Time25
Job Duty CategoryTechnical Resource
Duty/Responsibility
Interpret and apply all applicable regulations, policies, frameworks, and guidelines to the biological research being conducted at CSU
Advise the IBC , IACUC , researchers, and others on biosafety, biosecurity, bioengineering, and technical compliance questions
Percentage Of Time25
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactRebecca.Moritz@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
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