Performs technical work related to field(s) of expertise.
- Provide initial technical and administrative review of all IBC submissions. Oversee and execute the preparation, organization, and dissemination of biological use authorizations in advance of each IBC meeting. Supports the BSO/HCLD in the development and implementation of a comprehensive biological safety program including institutional biosafety policies, guidelines and procedures with emphasis on enhancing program quality and customer service and ensuring compliance with the National Institute of Health Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines), Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)/NIH Biosafety in Microbiology and Biomedical Laboratories, OSHA, Cal/OSHA and other applicable institutional, local, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures.
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30 |
Develops, implements, and monitors environmental and safety programs, systems, procedures, and training in one or more of the following fields: industrial hygiene, environmental health, pest control, occupational safety, ergonomics, laboratory safety, biosafety, controlled substances, environmental protection, fire safety, radiation safety, hazardous materials control and hazardous waste management (may include shipping).
- Supports the BSO/HCLD with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) by reviewing Biological Use Authorization (BUA) protocols for accuracy and completeness, corresponding with investigators to address training and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and conducting evaluations of research and teaching laboratories. Provide technical and regulatory advice to the research community regarding general and laboratory safety. Supports the public/environmental health program as needed.
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15 |
Drafts reports and other documentation, including use of relevant scientific data.
- Supports the BSO/HCLD in conducting routine compliance audits, identifying and coordinating corrective actions, and establishing and implementing effective control measures for biological hazards. Supports the Research Safety team in performing comprehensive lab safety evaluations to identify and evaluate a wide variety of potential hazards (chemical, biological, seismic, fire safety, environmental and general safety) in the work place. Prepare and provide IBC comments, questions, and approvals, and lab evaluation reports to Principal Investigators (PI) identifying lab evaluation findings and abatement recommendations, and work closely with PIs to address IBC comments and close out findings. Prepare and send non-compliance notifications to applicable regulatory agencies. Prepare and report IBC/Biosafety minutes, metrics, and trends to applicable committees, departments, and/or leadership.
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15 |
Performs outreach and communication to organization within relevant field.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the IBC and Principal Investigators (PIs), providing consultation to PIs regarding IBC registration processes, policies, and procedures. Serve as the Alternate Responsible Official (ARO) for the Federal Select Agent program (USDA/CDC) and, in the absence of the RO, carries out all responsibilities of RO to ensure compliance with the Federal Select Agent Program.
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5 |
Designs new and/or recommends improvements to existing processes and procedures.
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5 |
Monitors compliance and may serve as organization liaison with regulatory agencies.
- Monitor trends and inform the IBC and BSO/HCLD of updates in current regulatory requirements relating to biosafety. Enhances and maintains a working relationship with Federal, State and County Regulatory Agencies (USDA, APHIS, Cal/OSHA, CDPH, local health care agencies, Fire Dept., etc.). Represents the interests of the campus to various agencies.
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5 |
Inspects, investigates incidents and complaints, and recommends corrective action as needed.
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5 |
Provides training within several EH&S areas.
- Works closely with research staff, faculty, students, research support units, other university units, institutional committees to promote and and ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous materials. Designs, develops, and provides formal and informal training to individuals and groups regarding the biosafety program elements, including but not limited to, safe practices, procedures, proper use of containment equipment and facilities assuring safety, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance.
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5 |
Creates and adjusts methodologies to meet changing regulatory and scientific environment.
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5 |
Within specific field maintains knowledge/expertise on existing/proposed changes in all regulations; interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations, codes and standards, including making recommendations for work environment changes based on interpretations and principles of professional practices.
- Serves as an alternate member in the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) when BSO/HCLD is not available; Participates as a back-up to the BSO/HCLD on the campus High Containment Laboratory Oversight Group (HCLOG), at the UC systemwide Biosafety Officer workgroup, BSL-3 High Containment Oversight Committee meetings, systemwide HCLD workgroup meetings and participates in UCOP High Containment Laboratory Committee (HCLOC) projects as assigned.
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5 |
Participates in the incident response system, responding as requested to after-hours incidents that require joint cooperation between Fire, Police, Facilities Services, EH&S, and other units. Works occasional evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays.
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5 |