Biosafety Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a global biosafety program across all JAX locations.
• Provide expert guidance on the identification, evaluation, and control of biological risks, including containment strategies and laboratory practices.
• Oversee biological and chemical risk assessments, protocol reviews, and program support for regulated biohazards.
• Collaborate with the Institutional Biosafety Committee and other governance bodies to review new research, amendments, and incidents.
• Develop and maintain biosafety manuals, exposure control plans, training materials, and guidance documentation.
• Monitor program performance through audits, inspections, and metrics to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations into biosafety incidents and deviations to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, public health, environmental health and safety, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in biosafety, EHS, or laboratory safety within a research or biotechnology environment.
• Strong knowledge of biosafety principles, laboratory containment practices, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience conducting biological and chemical risk assessments and supporting incident investigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance for researchers and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting biosafety programs across multiple geographic locations or within a global organization.
• Familiarity with CDC and NIH biosafety guidance, NIH Guidelines, and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of management systems such as ISO 35001, ISO 45001, or ISO 14001.

About the Company

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution dedicated to discovering precise genomic solutions for disease. With nearly 3,000 employees across the United States and in Japan and China, JAX applies decades of expertise in genetics to advance treatments and cures for cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes, and other major diseases.