Biological Safety Specialist

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is seeking a %3Cstrong%3EBiological Safety Specialist%3C/strong%3E to support and strengthen our biological safety program across research and healthcare environments. %3Cspan style=%22background-color:yellow;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe are looking for someone with%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E a bachelor%27s degree in a safety-related field, microbiology, biology, biomedical science, or a related environmental health science field, strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to train large diverse audiences, excellent documentation, time management, and attention to detail, and the confidence to work safely in laboratory, healthcare, and other environments involving biological and hazardous materials. The ideal candidate is comfortable traveling between UT Southwestern locations, operating safety vehicles/large trucks as needed, and responding professionally in environments where exposure to biological hazards and human specimens occur; works with bio/hazardous/morgue/anatomy lab and responds to urine/feces/all bodily fluids hazards%3C/strong%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAs a %3Cstrong%3EBiological Safety Specialist%3C/strong%3E, you will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting laboratory inspections, delivering safety training, supporting Institutional Biosafety Committee activities, and providing expert guidance on biological safety practices; works under minimal supervision to provide knowledge and expertise in operation and support of biological safety programs and compliance with regulatory agencies and national guidelines.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork Location%3C/strong%3E: Dallas Campus; travel to and from other UTSW locations as needed.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EShift Requirement%3C/strong%3E: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; requires availability for on-call coverage and/or emergency response situations.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3E***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in safety related field%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EReviews research projects submitted to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC); denotes safety deficiencies and assists with monthly IBC meeting planning.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to safety regulations and procedures; responsible for monthly laboratory and follow-up surveys; responsible for annual validation of safety related equipment.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentifies potential biological safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes actions to mitigate identified deficiencies: this may be in response to pointed requests from academic/research or healthcare personnel, as well as when issues are identified during other courses of business.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDelivers safety training with a focus on biological and lab safety content to all departments on campus. Aids in creating safety training and updates safety training content.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEnsures employee health and safety standards related to biological safety are met in all areas of the organization.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelops safety guidance, assists with SOPs, and other educational documents in response to identifications of deficiency areas with departments.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EThis position is designated as essential. Individual may be on call or emergency situation may require individual to report to work outside of set work schedule in order to sustain institutional services or protect assets.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEnsures proper hazardous materials management for both the research enterprise and health system to include inventory management, use, security, and disposal.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 75390
Job: Professional & Executive
Organization: 502000 - Safety and Business Continuity
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Posting: Jul 25, 2026, 9:47:59 AM