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Biosafety / Biosecurity Officer
Wake County, NC
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About the role
- REPOST - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Funded Primarily Through Federal Funds.
- About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH): The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina.
- Visit our website at http://slph.ncpublichealth.com to learn more.
Responsibilities
- Expert‑level experience applying Federal Select Agent Program regulatory requirements (42 C.F.R. Part 73; 7 C.F.R. Part 331; 9 C.F.R. Part 121) during biosafety, biosecurity, and compliance activities, including service as a designated program lead or Responsible Official.
Requirements
- Must be medically cleared to wear respiratory protection while working in BSL-3 laboratory environment.
- The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.
- Advanced proficiency in developing, drafting, and revising Incident Response Plans, Safety and Security Plans, and Biosafety Plans, with documented success producing materials that support statewide laboratory safety and emergency response functions.
Compensation
- $70,478.00 - $123,336.00
- Recruitment Range: $70,478.00 - $90,000.00
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
Benefits
- Easy access to highways (70, 40 and 440), NC Museum of Art, Umstead State Park, healthcare providers, and shopping centers
- Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities
- Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses.
Company info
- Oversee biosafety, biosecurity, chemical safety, general laboratory safety, and occupational health programs for NCSLPH and OCME personnel.
- Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory safety policies and procedures supporting statewide biosafety and biosecurity program operations.
- Conduct biological hazard recognition, risk assessments, and risk mitigation planning for BSL‑2 and BSL‑3 laboratory environments.
- Supervise the Industrial Hygiene Consultant and Occupational Health Program Administrator to support coordinated safety and health functions.
- Ensure availability, delivery, and documentation of biosafety, biosecurity, and laboratory safety training for staff and statewide laboratorians.
- Serve as the Responsible Official for Federal Select Agent Program compliance, including oversight of regulatory adherence under 42 C.F.R. Part 73, 7 C.F.R. Part 331, and 9 C.F.R. Part 121.
- Monitor biosafety and biosecurity practices to prevent hazards associated with handling infectious materials and biological toxins.
- Coordinate communication and emergency response planning with public health officials and system partners to address incidents involving public health agents.
- Prepare, revise, and maintain Incident Response Plans, Safety and Security Plans, and Biosafety Plans aligned with laboratory regulatory and operational requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of laboratory safety and containment strategies through consultation, technical assistance, and quality management activities.
- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees.
- It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
- Description of Work
- This position serves as the Biosafety/Biosecurity Officer for the NC State Laboratory of Public Health, overseeing laboratory safety programs that encompass biological, chemical, and general safety practices across BSL‑2 and BSL‑3 environments.
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