Institutional Biosafety Program Coordinator

Company: Texas A&M University
Location: College Station
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title

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Institutional Biosafety Program Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Research Compliance & Biosafety Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

At Texas A&M, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community through rigorous oversight and support of all research, teaching, and training activities involving biohazardous agents and materials. Our Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) meticulously reviews and approves these activities to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Our Biosafety Program plays a crucial role in this mission by providing comprehensive training and support to faculty and staff, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements associated with IBC-reviewed research. Additionally, our Biosafety Occupational Health Program (BOHP) is integral to our commitment to a safe and healthy work environment. BOHP's mission is to offer the best possible information and access to competent occupational medical services for all individuals potentially exposed to hazardous biological agents during their activities at Texas A&M institutions.

What We Want

The Institutional Biosafety Program Coordinator, under general supervision, is responsible for serving as a contact for inquiries related to compliance reviews; assisting faculty with the preparation of IBC submissions that comport with regulatory requirements and guidelines for activities involving biohazardous materials; review and development of program SOPs and program reporting documents; responding to questions and concerns from investigators, administrators, and the IBC; and working closely with the Senior Institutional Biosafety Program Coordinators, Associate Biosafety Officers (ABSO), and Biosafety Occupational Health Program (BOHP) staff.

What You Need To Know

Salary is commensurate with experience, starting salary $75,000.00.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three years of related experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of relevant education beyond the minimum education requirement

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of federal and institutional laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the use of biohazardous materials in research as described in the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving

Recombinant and Synthetic DNA Molecules, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories

(BMBL), and the Select Agent Regulations (42 CFR Part 73, 7 CFR Part 331, 9 CFR Part 121).

Strong written and oral communication skills

Detail oriented and able to deliver quality professional products in a timely manner.

Strong customer service skills.

Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Excellent time management skills.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications as well as ability to learn new programs.

Preferred Qualifications

4 years of related experience, including at least one year of experience involving the application of Federal or State biosafety related regulatory standards.

Two years' experience with biosafety compliance in the academic setting.

Certified Professional Biosafety Compliance Administrator (CPBCA)3

Understanding of institutional regulations and procedures pertaining to the use of biohazardous materials in research as described in Texas A&M System regulation 15.99.06.

Responsibilities

Program Coordination - Coordinates administrative processes of the IBC. Monitors committee email inbox and coordinates with other offices and programs. Coordinates IBC meetings by preparing review materials, reports, and other meeting related documents. Reviews and prepares correspondence, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes. Assigns reviewers and monitors submission status throughout the review and approval process and provides status updates to the Institutional Biosafety Program Manager. Works with supervisor in the development or update of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and office processes. Provides effective communication and timely responses.

Protocol Compliance - Consults and advises faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of protocols based on knowledge of guidelines and Federal regulations for biosafety in research, teaching, and testing. Provides preliminary review of submitted protocols to ensure applications are complete and accurate and provide recommendations to supervisor and feedback to customers. Provides effective communication and timely responses related to submissions and compliance reviews. Reviews IBC submissions for export control requirements and assigns ad hoc reviews if necessary. Reviews training records of personnel listed on IBC permits and assigns trainings as appropriate.

Program Support - Maintains paper and electronic office files, including programmatic SOPs, and ensures timely review of documents. Reviews and maintains a current understanding of all federal regulations as well as the institutional policies for activities involving biohazardous materials. Monitors project timelines and identifies issues. Makes recommendations for process improvements, administrative changes, or new initiatives. Provides monthly and quarterly reports for submissions, inspections, outlying issues with review times, and other Office of Biosafety activities.

Training and Outreach - Participates in the development of presentations, guidance documents, and other training materials. Develops and writes content for the Office of Biosafety monthly, quarterly, and annually. Conducts biosafety-related training and orientation for students, faculty, and staff. May train other staff and/or student workers on duties and SOPs. Regularly reviews content on the biosafety website to ensure that the resources available to researchers are current, accurate, and relevant. Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares itineraries. Plans and coordinates meetings, seminars, and other special events.

Other Requirements and Factors
--- This position is security sensitive
--- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
--- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
--- This position may require up to 10% or more travel
--- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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