Research and Development Associate jobs in Birmingham, AL

This position is responsible for leading the Southern Research biological safety program. The Associate Director of Biosafety (ADB) serves as the Biosafety Officer (BSO) and Select Agent Responsible Official. The ADB ensures the biological safety program is compliant with all applicable federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety regulations as per NIH/OSP, CDC, APHIS, OSHA, DOT and other regulatory agencies. The ADB provides guidance in all matters considered to be of a biosafety nature including regulation interpretation, biological containment, biosafety and biosecurity practices, risk assessment and medical surveillance/occupational health considerations. The ADB serves as the Responsible Official (RO) having the authority and responsibility to act on behalf of the entity to ensure compliance with the United States Select Agent Regulations. While the RO can delegate duties to others to achieve efficiencies in oversight; the RO retains responsibility to ensure that the registered entity is in full compliance with the select agent regulations.

This position is required to work in both the office and laboratory setting. Entry to biosafety laboratory and animal research environments will require use of PPE, vaccinations, and medical clearance. This position requires approval to be enrolled in the A/BSL-3 program, the personnel suitability program, and other associated programs that are in place or may be developed during the tenure in this job. These environments have unique demands and must be met to fulfill job requirements.