Laboratory Safety Specialist at CareerBuilder Premium Subscription

We are seeking a Laboratory Safety Specialist for a contract position with the CDC in Atlanta, GA. The individual will support scientists and other lab professionals and will serve as primary point of contact for safety-related incident and emergency event responses.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related science field

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in performing duties outlined above.

• Requires experience with the flowing:

• Experience observing and working with good laboratory practice protocols.

• Knowledge of biosafety requirements for research being performed.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience working in a CLIA environment.

• Experience writing project and scientific reports.

• Good oral and written communications skills.

• Strong ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to analyze and pay attention to detail.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate verbally and written technical and non-technical information.

• Ability to maintain laboratory records and files.

This is a full time / 40 hours per week position. The individual will be working onsite each day in the beginning and will be able to telework up to 2 days in the future. This position offers the accrual of paid time off, paid federal holidays and is eligible to enroll in our health benefits program.