Texas A&M University · 1 day ago
Biosafety Occupational Health Program Coordinator
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTexas A&M University is a prestigious institution committed to research and innovation. The Biosafety Occupational Health Program Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of researchers by coordinating compliance activities and managing program documentation in a dynamic environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinates all aspects of the Biosafety Occupational Health Program (BOHP) and other compliance activities in support of complex research protocols. Plans, interprets, and coordinates procedural activities within the overall scope of the relevant federal guidelines and regulations and institutional policies regarding research studies involving the use of biohazardous materials, or when necessary, other areas of compliance. Creates/updates policies and procedures, and distributes as needed. Interprets and continuously reviews federal regulations and institutional policies regarding research studies and research compliance. Coordinates the administrative process of the BOHP
Coordinates, documents, and maintains current business practices and standard operating procedures for the BOHP. Ensures implementation of practices are based upon federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, and institutional policies related to occupational health as described in the CDC’s Biosafety in the Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, NRC’s Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the NIH Guidelines for Research involving Recombinant DNA molecules, Texas A&M University SAPs governing safety, biological safety and public/occupational health practices. Reviews professional literature for new developments and emerging trends and changes. Interacts with regulatory agencies and manages investigations into occupational exposure to biohazards
Ensures all aspects of BOHP operations and communications are completed and records are accurately maintained and findings reported as appropriate
Develops and provides BOHP training programs, including blood borne pathogen training and respiratory protection training, to train faculty, staff, and students in matters of compliance in regards to occupational health for biohazards program requirements. Develops, together with the health care provider, and delivers educational information regarding occupational health for biohazardous and animal research. Manages TrainTraq records for all BOHP related online training
Communicates and interacts with Principal Investigators, Research Compliance and Biosafety program managers, IACUC and IBC program staff, Biosafety officers, and responsible officials in carrying out required research-and operations-related occupational health compliance requirements and activities
Develops, coordinates, and regularly reviews BOHP documentation including program description, standard operating procedures, forms for compliance processes, enrollment and medical review forms, and informational Biosafety occupational health literature. Develops, documents, and manages business practices associated with medical records as needed. Ensures implementation of new practices based on changes in federal requirements and institutional best practices
Serves as a liaison to outside health providers and other University units to ensure appropriate programs are in place to meet federal and institutional requirements. Prepares and submits reports accordingly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, biomedical, health-related, or regulatory field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of experience research compliance related area, export controls, research administration, foreign influence, research security and/or compliance monitoring or related area
Must be detail oriented
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Strong customer service and communication skills and ability to work with a various customer base
Ability to deliver quality professional products in a timely manner
Preferred
Two years of supervisory or project management experience (or customer service)
Experience in research compliance healthcare management, secured records management, or closely related area
Four years' experience in biological sciences or research compliance related field
Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the use of biohazardous materials and/or animals in research
Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control and related training requirements
Knowledge of respiratory protection training requirements
Personal or professional experience in working with people and handling personal and confidential health information
Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, PDF forms, Microsoft Outlook scheduling, Laserfiche, and web-based data storage and collection
Benefits
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
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