Biosafety Functional Area Manager
Core
Provide strategic and technical leadership for LLNL's institutional biosafety program, ensuring biological research is conducted safely, securely, and in compliance with federal, state, and Laboratory requirements.
Role type
Senior IC biosafety functional area manager
Builds
Institutional biosafety program, policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks for biological research
Domain
National security research / Life sciences / Biosafety
Required skills
Biosafety program management, Risk assessment, Regulatory compliance (BMBL, NIH, OSHA, DOE), Containment concepts (BSL-1 to BSL-3), Audit and inspection leadership, Training curriculum development, Resource and budget management
Preferred skills
ABSP or RBP certification, BSL-3/ABSL-3 experience, Biosecurity expertise, Facility design knowledge, Data-driven metrics development
Technologies
BMBL, NIH Guidelines, OSHA standards, DOE requirements
Responsibilities
Manage and improve institutional biosafety program and documentation; Lead risk assessments and support Biological Use Authorizations; Oversee biosafety reviews for BSL-1 through BSL-3 activities; Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; Serve as Institutional Biosafety Officer and committee member; Oversee audits, investigations, and corrective actions; Develop emergency response procedures; Lead biosafety training and performance metrics; Provide input on facility design; Mentor biosafety professionals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities