Job Summary
This role is essential in ensuring compliance for the Institutional Biosafety and Animal Care and Use programs. The officer will engage in facility inspections and assess incidents to maintain high safety standards. Furthermore, the position involves creating and facilitating biosafety training sessions and aiding in the upkeep of regulatory documentation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with biosafety and animal care standards.
- Investigate incidents related to biosafety and animal welfare.
- Develop and implement biosafety training programs for staff.
- Assist in the maintenance and organization of regulatory records and documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of one year of relevant experience or a Master’s degree.
- Experience in a biomedical research environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with federal regulations concerning biosafety and animal welfare is advantageous.
University of South Florida provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
