Job description

Job Title: BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OFFICER

Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center

Job Information

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Schedule: Day Shift
• Job Area(s): Non-Patient Care

Job Summary

• The Biological Safety Officer will be an integral part of the Safety Office Team Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC). Oversees the laboratory safety program for the Basic Science program of FCCC. In addition will serve as an expert resource in the development, implementation, and management of a newly renovated ABSL-3 facility. (RBP certification by the American Biosafety Association).

Education

• Masters Degree : Biological Sciences in microbiology, bacteriology, virology, or related (Required)
• Doctorate Degree : Biological Sciences in microbiology, bacteriology, virology, or related (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CBSP - Cert Biological Safety Prof OR RBP - Reg Biosafety Professional (Required)

Experience

• 3 Years experience in the field of biological safety in a biomedical research facility or microbiology research (Required)

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• General Computer Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Organizational Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Transcription Skills

General Responsibilities

• Complies with all Temple University Health System policies and procedures, and all applicable accreditation standards, laws and regulations, including those regarding patient confidentiality such as, but not limited to, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P. L. 104-191 ('HIPAA') and the rules and regulations implemented hereunder.
• Adheres to and promotes Hospital Safety Standards and the Safety Management Plan.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Demonstrates competency in providing patient care that is individualized relative to age, population, developmental, psycho-social-cultural and demonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

TUHS Core Competencies

Respect

• Shows concern and consideration for others. Treats others as they would like to be treated.
• Evokes trust in others by keeping commitments and avoiding blame.
• Is direct and truthful. Communicates clearly and openly.
• Responds to and resolves challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Contributes to achieving an environment where diversity is respected and valued.

Service

• Works relentlessly to achieve excellent service, and to re-establish trust if service fails to meet expectations.
• Anticipates and responds to customers and co-workers' needs in a timely and positive manner.
• Consistently adheres to the Service Excellence Standards.

Quality

• Makes the extra effort to achieve excellent results.
• Takes actions to continually improve quality and safety in daily work.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; holds self and others to high ethical and performance standards.

Job Responsibilities

Safety Program

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive laboratory safety program for research at the Cancer Center.
• Provide technical guidance to staff regarding equipment, facilities and work practices for protection of personnel, laboratories and the environment from biological hazards.
• Prepare and conduct safety training including biological safety, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, controlled substance, chemical, general, and physical protection in laboratories, hazardous materials shipping, and other customized training as needed.
• Conduct annual laboratory inspections, assist with remedial action, and maintain inspection reports.
• Manage Safety Coordinator Program.
• Manage the Respiratory Protection Program for research personnel.
• Oversee the controlled substance program for research.

Incident Investigation

• Investigate accidents involving bio-hazardous agents and overall safety issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide emergency response support.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of biosafety principles and best practices and serve as a resource on related federal and state regulations.
• Ensure Center compliance with regulations and guidelines pertaining to use, handling, shipping, and disposal of potential biohazards materials.
• Assist with investigations, reporting of non-compliance and development of corrective action plans.
• Serve as the Biosafety Officer member of the Institutional Biosafety

Biosafety Policies and Procedures

• Prepare, update and draft policies, guidelines, and procedures for biological hazards and processes.

Committee Participation

• Committee (IBC) and assist the IBC Chair by reviewing research and clinical protocols, interacting with PI's, providing guidance to IBC on containment issues, developing and implementing IBC-approved SOPs, and providing administrative support.
• Develop and implement emergency response procedures for incidents involving biohazardous agents and materials.

Physical Requirements, Physical Demands, & Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources. TUHS is committed to compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding individuals with disabilities.
• The Physical Requirements, Physical Demands and Work Environment of this job are currently under review. Please contact your Human Resources department directly if you have any questions or require additional information.

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All activities performed must be in compliance with Temple University Health System policies, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, patient confidentiality, and other Federal, State, and Local Laws and regulations as appropriate. The content of this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expectations performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties required and performed by the incumbent in the role. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The organization has the right, at its sole discretion, based on business and patient needs, to alter or change the expectations and duties at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Biological Safety: 3 years (Required)
• BSL-3 and/or ABSL-3 safety oversight: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CBSP (Cert BioSafety Prof) or RBP (Reg Biosafety Prof) Cert (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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