Georgia State University · 19 hours ago
Associate Director, High Containment Laboratories
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$57K/yr - $131K/yr
4+ years expGeorgia State University is one of the fastest growing research universities in the nation, dedicated to supporting research and instructional laboratories. The Associate Director, High Containment Laboratories oversees operations of high containment facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing staff training and safety protocols.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
High Containment Core Oversight: Responsible for laboratory operations and activities requiring high/maximum containment work. Schedules projects, ensures appropriate training for staff, faculty and visiting faculty and support and contract personnel. Reviews all protocols in the high/maximum containment facilities. Verifies IBC and other appropriate committee and administrative approvals prior to project initiation. Prepares budgets and hires and supervises personnel. Maintains all facilities related records and reports for select agents
Training and Emergency Response: Ensures personnel are trained and competent in handling biological agents. Develops highly specialized training modules in working under high/maximum containment for individuals assigned to work on research projects in the laboratories, per their duties. Ensures personnel receive annual updates and training when procedural or policy changes occur. Coordinates training exercises and drills with GSU Emergency Management and outside entities as needed
Occupational Health: Conducts risk assessments with the senior biosafety officer and principal investigators to identify potential breaches, prevent incidents and mitigate the risk of exposures. Ensures all facility users comply with the Occupational Health program requirements, and reports any incidents or deviations to the RO, ARO and senior biosafety officer. Activates emergency response plan elements relating to medical evaluation, surveillance, and treatment after potential exposures and maintains Incident Response and Occupational Health Plans. Serves as the laboratory's point of contact with Emory Healthcare
Facilities/Operations Management: Oversees all facility and equipment operations. Ensures that the laboratories are operating per the standards set forth and relevant institutional policies & federal regulations. Coordinates with Facilities Management Services to ensure compliance with such standards, including periodically required maintenance and repair needs
Plan and Manual Development: Develops policies & procedures for efficient operation and annually updates the Biosafety and Biosecurity Plan and High/Maximum Containment Laboratory Manuals. Maintains suitability compliance in coordination with the Suitability Assessment Committee
Inventory Management: Maintains an inventory management system to ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines, especially those related to the Select Agent Program and periodically updates the ARO and RO on inventory status
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Viral Immunology or related field and four years of supervisory/management experience and experience in a high containment facilities environment; or a combination of education and related experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, or related field and five years of related experience
Registration or Certification by Biological Safety Association (RBP or CBSP) required
Ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Candidate must be able to pass the U.S. Department of Justice security clearance
Certification or ability to become certified for DOT and IATA biological materials shipping within the first 6 months of hire
Training or the ability to complete training in HAZWOPER (40 hours) within the first 6 months of hire
At least 3 years' experience in BSL3 or ABSL3 and/or Select Agent and Toxins programs is preferred
Benefits
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
Company
Georgia State University
Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Subhashish Samaddar
Professor at GSU & Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Allison Calhoun-Brown
Sr. Vice President for Student Success and Chief Enrollment Officer
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