Biosafety Specialist
Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU Main Campus, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 7, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $55,000 - $68,000
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Summary
Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Biosafety Specialist to ensure university compliance with federal and state requirements for research involving biohazardous agents, rDNA, and hazardous chemicals. The role conducts laboratory facility inspections, reviews research protocols, provides biosafety training, supports institutional safety committees, and responds to incidents. This position is part of the Occupational Health and Safety department and reports to VCU's campus-wide safety and environmental stewardship mission.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with major course work in physical or biological sciences or equivalent experience
- Experience with laboratory procedures and health and safety concerns involving biohazardous agents
- Considerable knowledge using software programs and technical writing skills for inspection reports
- Ability to provide on-call coverage during off hours, weekends, and holidays
- Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite with valid Driver's License
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