Associate Biosafety Officer
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, or related biological science, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrate extensive experience with biomedical research involving human pathogens and recombinant DNA.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge, of biosafety regulations, consensus standards and biosafety level (BLS) 2 lab practices.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of designing and developing educational/training programs.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to work with diverse individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner.
- Demonstrate extensive attention to detail and accuracy.
- Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with BSL3 biocontainment.
- Direct supervisory experience of students or professionals.
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrate a knowledge of packaging and shipping regulations for biological materials.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver’s license information under the Experience & Credentials section, as a license.
Upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check, verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Contact: Sarah Tillman (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
