Assistant Biosafety Officer
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the search contact.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the search contact.
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title | Assistant Biosafety Officer |
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Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
Work Location | Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work |
Research Professional Position | No |
Posting Number | 202400271AP |
Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
Classification Title | Prof/Indiv Contrib II |
Number of Vacancies | |
Work Hours/Week | 40 |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | 75,000 to 69,909 |
Employee Benefits | Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 03/31/2024 |
Description of Work Unit | Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Biosafety Office resides in the Office of the Vice president for Research. The Biosafety Office works with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Occupational Health, CSU research community, and others to support CSU’s biological research. The Biosafety Office helps mitigate the risks associated with biological research by developing and implementing appropriate biosafety and biosecurity practices and procedures, creating and conducting training programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines. The end goal is to prevent or minimize personal, laboratory and environmental exposure to biological materials used in CSU laboratories. The Biosafety Office also conducts laboratory outreach visits, provides guidance on equipment, processes, and procedures, develops incident response and emergency plans, investigates and provides correct measures for laboratory incidents involving biological hazards, and updates and notifies the appropriate CSU personnel and regulatory agencies as needed. The Biosafety Office oversees and provides support for research with biological materials and recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid research at the following levels of containment at CSU: BSL-1, -2 and -3; ABSL-1, -2 and -3; and ACL-1, -2, and -3. |
Position Summary | The Assistant Biosafety Officer will be expected to possess the professional competency needed to provide support to CSU biological researchers by developing and reviewing specific activities and facilities for appropriate mitigation of risks and applying all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. This position will also create and revise standard operating procedures and programmatic plans as well as conduct laboratory outreach visits and assist with training program and other duties as assigned. |
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Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category | Outreach |
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Percentage Of Time | 25 |
Job Duty Category | Program Management |
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Percentage Of Time | 25 |
Job Duty Category | Training |
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Percentage Of Time | 25 |
Job Duty Category | Technical Resource |
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Percentage Of Time | 25 |
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the search contact. |
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Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
Search Contact | Rebecca.Moritz@colostate.edu |
EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education. |
Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested | 3 |
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Maximum Requested | 3 |
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV