Sr. Biosafety Program Coordinator - Boston Children's Hospital

The Senior Biosafety Program Coordinator works in the Research Laboratory Support Office (RLSO). The mission of the RLSO is to promote safe science and ensure compliance through active engagement, outreach, and education. To work collaboratively in establishing policies, programs, and best practices that foster a culture of high reliability and psychological safety throughout the research enterprise.
 
This Senior Biosafety Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Providing scientific and administrative oversight to the Institutional Biosafety Committee for the Hospital; including the day to day activities of the IBC
• Working in collaboration with Research Administration to maintain IT IBC platform
• Overseeing the Biological Safety Program within the Hospital and administering the Biosafety Level 3 facility
• Leading or supporting a number of research compliance initiatives, primarily related to laboratory safety. Providing general research compliance support and oversight of laboratory research
• Providing support for Research Repository Protection programs
• Providing technical support to Chemical, Industrial Hygiene and Life Safety programs within research
• Developing, writing, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures for research laboratory operations. Researching, developing and implementing alternative practices for operational improvements
• Inspecting and assessing research laboratories. Reporting findings to Research Operations and Principal Investigators
• Researching periodicals, internet sites, and government publications to keep abreast of federal, state and local developments and compliance efforts related to research. Developing communication tools to share this information effectively across the community
• Supporting the efforts of Research Lab Support, Animal Protocol Support and Assurance, Research Facilities, Animal Care and Use Committee, Research Operations Committee, The Lab Representatives Group and Radiation Safety

 
To qualify, you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene or a closely related field
• 5 years of experience analyzing and conducting risk assessments in biosafety and general safety issues demonstrating progressive responsibility with strong technical and operational knowledge
• Understanding of the latest technical issues with molecular, microbiology, virology and mycology issues, as well as knowledge of Industrial Hygiene
• Knowledge of research regulatory requirements in an academic research environment
• Current knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local regulations
• Analytical skills necessary to plan, design and enhance highly-complex hospital-wide systems and programs, resolve problems requiring a comprehensive and state-of-the-art awareness of the technology and literature in a professional, technical or scientific field, or develop financial and operating plans for a large division
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as well as experience implementing or managing a strong safety culture, across the institution
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage through influence, as well as the functional and technical knowledge to develop and lead a strategic plan
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including complex project management, and the ability to work on multiple projects and manage various priorities and timelines. Must be able to adapt quickly to change

 
BCH offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.