Description
Arc Institute is seeking a Biosafety Manager to develop, implement, and manage its Biosafety Program. The successful candidate will combine biosafety expertise with problem-solving skills to address a broad range of challenges.
The Biosafety Manager will establish and lead the Arc Biosafety Program and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) operations, ensuring oversight of biological agent usage. Key responsibilities include:
- Serving as a subject matter expert on biological safety for Arc's researchers and representing the organization to local, state, and federal authorities on biosafety matters
- Assessing research protocols involving biohazards or potentially biohazardous materials and managing approvals and renewals
- Validating ongoing biosafety program compliance through site inspections and follow-up on biological use authorizations
- Advising on biosafety requirements for proposed research, work, and facilities, and providing technical guidance on permitting and shipping of biological materials
- Designing, delivering, and evaluating biosafety training, including employee onboarding
In addition to core biosafety duties, this role will provide support and serve as backup coverage across Arc's general EH&S program, including:
- Serving as one of two EH&S leaders at Arc, providing shared safety leadership and subject matter expertise
- Helping maintain EH&S programs, procedures, and tracking systems in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Participating in risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and walkthroughs across Arc's labs to identify hazards and recommend improvements
- Investigating accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions
The base salary range for this position is $127,000 to $157,000. The actual base compensation paid to any individual for this position may vary depending on factors such as experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and whether the compensation is internally equitable. This position is also eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus, with the amount dependent on individual and institute performance factors.