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Job Title Biosafety Occupational Health Program Coordinator Agency Texas A&M University Department Research Compliance & Biosafety Programs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service Who We Are The Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/ . What We Want Join the Division of Research as a Biosafety Occupational Health Program Coordinator, where your work plays a vital role in protecting the health and safety of researchers while supporting world‑class science. In this impactful role, you’ll serve as the first point of contact and subject matter expert for the Biosafety Occupational Health Program (BOHP), coordinating compliance activities for complex research protocols and managing program documentation in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented professional with experience in research compliance, biological sciences, healthcare or records management, and a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. Knowledge of biosafety and occupational health regulations—including Bloodborne Pathogen and respiratory protection requirements—along with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Outlook, PDF forms, Laserfiche, and web‑based systems is highly valued. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy collaborating across disciplines, and want to make a tangible impact on research safety and compliance, we’d love to have you on our team. What You Need To Know Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in science, biomedical, health-related, or regulatory field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of experience research compliance related area, export controls, research administration, foreign influence, research security and/or compliance monitoring or related area. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be detail oriented. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Strong customer service and communication skills and ability to work with a various customer base. Ability to deliver quality professional products in a timely manner. Preferred Qualifications Two years of supervisory or project management experience (or customer service). Experience in research compliance healthcare management, secured records management, or closely related area. Four years’ experience in biological sciences or research compliance related field. Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the use of biohazardous materials and/or animals in research. Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control and related training requirements. Knowledge of respiratory protection training requirements. Personal or professional experience in working with people and handling personal and confidential health information. Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, PDF forms, Microsoft Outlook scheduling, Laserfiche, and web-based data storage and collection. Responsibilities Program Coordination- Coordinates all aspects of the Biosafety Occupational Health Program (BOHP) and other compliance activities in support of complex research protocols. Plans, interprets, and coordinates procedural activities within the overall scope of the relevant federal guidelines and regulations and institutional policies regarding research studies involving the use of biohazardous materials, or when necessary, other areas of compliance. Creates/updates policies and procedures, and distributes as needed. Interprets and continuously reviews federal regulations and institutional policies regarding research studies and research compliance. Coordinates the administrative process of the BOHP. Program Procedures- Coordinates, documents, and maintains current business practices and standard operating procedures for the BOHP. Ensures implementation of practices are based upon federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, and institutional policies related to occupational health as described in the CDC’s Biosafety in the Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, NRC’s Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the NIH Guidelines for Research involving Recombinant DNA molecules, Texas A&M University SAPs governing safety, biological safety and public/occupational health practices. Reviews professional literature for new developments and emerging trends and changes. Interacts with regulatory agencies and manages investigations into occupational exposure to biohazards. Compliance Verification- Ensures all aspects of BOHP operations and communications are completed and records are accurately maintained and findings reported as appropriate. Program Training Coordination- Develops and provides BOHP training programs, including blood borne pathogen training and respiratory protection training, to train faculty, staff, and students in matters of compliance in regards to occupational health for biohazards program requirements. Develops, together with the health care provider, and delivers educational information regarding occupational health for biohazardous and animal research. Manages TrainTraq records for all BOHP related online training. Program Outreach- Communicates and interacts with Principal Investigators, Research Compliance and Biosafety program managers, IACUC and IBC program staff, Biosafety officers, and responsible officials in carrying out required research-and operations-related occupational health compliance requirements and activities. Program Documentation - Develops, coordinates, and regularly reviews BOHP documentation including program description, standard operating procedures, forms for compliance processes, enrollment and medical review forms, and informational Biosafety occupational health literature. Develops, documents, and manages business practices associated with medical records as needed. Ensures implementation of new practices based on changes in federal requirements and institutional best practices. Program Liaison- Serves as a liaison to outside health providers and other University units to ensure appropriate programs are in place to meet federal and institutional requirements. Prepares and submits reports accordingly. Other Requirements and Factors This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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