Biosafety Manager
Independent nonprofit research institute building AI-and-biology tools and conducting biomedical research on complex diseases.
About Arc Institute
Arc Institute is a Palo Alto-based independent nonprofit founded in 2021. It supports long-term biomedical research and develops experimental, computational, and machine-learning technologies, including virtual-cell and genomic foundation models, in partnership with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UCSF.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive biosafety program. You will lead Institutional Biosafety Committee operations, review research protocols, advise researchers and regulators, conduct inspections, and maintain training and program materials. You will also provide backup support across environmental health and safety programs, investigations, compliance activities, and hazardous-material emergency response.
Requirements
- 5+ years of laboratory experience, including 3+ years in EH&S and biosafety
- Strong grounding in virology or microbiological sciences
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, microbiology, occupational safety and health, or a related field
- Expert knowledge of biosafety and laboratory safety practices
- Experience with biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, ventilation, PPE, and chemical safety and storage
- Project management and organizational skills
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the biosafety program and Institutional Biosafety Committee operations
- Serve as the biological safety subject-matter expert for researchers and regulatory authorities
- Review biohazard research protocols and manage approvals and renewals
- Conduct site inspections and follow up on biological use authorizations
- Advise on biosafety requirements, permitting, shipping, and material transfer agreements
- Design, deliver, and evaluate biosafety training
- Maintain biosafety manuals and related materials
- Participate in relevant committees as an EH&S and biosafety resource
- Respond to biosafety emergencies and direct or perform field response
- Support EH&S programs, procedures, tracking systems, audits, inspections, investigations, and emergency response
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Eligibility for the Compound Cash Grant Program with multi-year cash grants paid in semi-annual installments