Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is seeking an EHS Specialist for Biosafety. This position, under the general supervision of the Biosafety Officer (BSO), will support activities designed to provide for a safe, compliant biological research environment through inspections, risk assessments, and training programs. The EHS specialist for biosafety is responsible for various elements of the biosafety program involved in Fred Hutch’s use of infectious agents and recombinant DNA. The main duties are development, training, coordination, administration, and implementation of Fred Hutch’s Biosafety Program. This position works directly with laboratories and serves as an expert source regarding biosafety best practices, hazard mitigation, containment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and inspect facilities with organisms and materials requiring Biosafety and Animal Biosafety Level One (BSL-1/ABSL-1), Biosafety and Animal Biosafety Level Two (BSL-2/ABSL-2) and Biosafety Level 2 with 3 practices (BSL-2/3) containment in accordance with the CDC/NIH manual, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL), and local, state, federal and funding agency requirements. Responsible for inspection follow-ups and recommendations to BSO or Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) for corrective action if needed.
Consult with Center employees regarding recognized and potential occupational exposures and investigate occupational accidents and illness as necessary.
Provides training on biosafety and biosafety work practices. Provide biosafety/biosecurity-related guidance to researchers, Principal Investigators and administrators regarding codes, policies, and procedures; refer more complex issues to the BSO.
Assist with the review of Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) disclosures to ensure biosafety/biosecurity practices and procedures are incorporated and implemented in research activities.
Collaborate with and support as needed chemical, biosafety and radiation safety programs.
Support and/or serve as a member of the hazardous materials response team, maintaining written plans, procedures, and applicable training.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, physical sciences, occupational safety, environmental health or related scientific field.
One year experience in a research or clinical laboratory
Technical competency and laboratory experience with research involving recombinant DNA/RNA or biohazards
Experience performing or assisting with laboratory safety inspections
Experience teaching, presenting or training

Preferred:

Must take initiative, be organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail
Must possess a collaborative customer service approach working with labs
Ability to work independently and deliver projects on time
Professional certification or eligibility for certification (Certified Biosafety Professional, Registered Biosafety Professional) desired
Possess a working knowledge of academic research laboratory processes, equipment and facilities.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $72,946 to $109,408, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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