FISH & WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

FISH & WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Biosafety Officer

Augusta, Maine · Full-time

H1B sponsorship available$52k-$73kDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. .
  • This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
  • Job Description: The Maine CDC's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) is seeking a laboratorian to act as the Biosafety Officer (BSO).

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate laboratory procedures, facility designs, and equipment to identify and mitigate biological risks
  • Interpret and enforce local, state, and federal biosafety standards, ensuring the laboratory maintains full regulatory compliance
  • Maintain bi-annually IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping Certifications for staff.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or related scientific field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a related microbiological field.
  • Experience in conducting small and large safety trainings for: safety, PPE, OSHA blood-borne pathogen, biosafety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, gloveboxes, spills, decontamination, biomedical waste, and sharps use.

Nice to have

  • Experience in biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratory operations.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments, root cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Preferred candidates will also have:

Skills

  • Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
  • There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.
  • As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.
  • Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Compensation

  • $51,979.20 - $72,945.60 per year*
  • Maintain bi-annually IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping Certifications for staff.

Benefits

  • Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
  • Collaborate with the safety committee, occupational health, and other partners to build an effective comprehensive biosafety program that includes chemical, radiological, and other safety areas.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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