Biosafety Consultant

About the role

Biosafety Consultant at Triumvirate Environmental is responsible for helping clients maintain safe and compliant biosafety programs. Key areas include inspecting laboratories and containment spaces, evaluating containment practices, identifying exposure risks, investigating incidents, and delivering training. The role involves preparing documentation, developing policies, and presenting findings to clients.

Responsibilities

• Inspect laboratories, vivaria, and containment spaces against NIH Guidelines, BMBL, and institutional biosafety requirements, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Evaluate containment practices through direct observation and conversations with bench personnel, recommending controls for containment levels, engineering controls, work practices, and PPE.
• Identify exposure risks and recommend controls, investigate exposure incidents, and recommend corrective and preventive actions, including agency notifications.
• Work with principal investigators, laboratory managers, and client EHS staff on biosafety issues, deliver biosafety training, prepare documentation, develop policies, and scope engagements.
• Quantify the financial case for recommendations, track enablement and compliance outcomes, and surface observations and opportunities.
• Manage scope, schedule, and hours against the approved plan, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• One to five years of professional experience in biosafety or a related field, including research compliance, laboratory operations, or EHS with biological scope.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or Engineering.
• Professional knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to CDC and NIH biosafety guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to apply core biosafety concepts and knowledge of recombinant DNA technology, viral vectors, and biological hazards.
• Experience participating in or managing Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort in a client-facing, billable environment, including managing competing priorities across multiple sites and accounts.

Qualifications

• One to five years of professional experience in biosafety or a related field, including research compliance, laboratory operations, or EHS with biological scope.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or Engineering.
• Professional knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to CDC and NIH biosafety guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to apply core biosafety concepts and knowledge of recombinant DNA technology, viral vectors, and biological hazards.
• Experience participating in or managing Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort in a client-facing, billable environment, including managing competing priorities across multiple sites and accounts.

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in a BSL-2 and/or ABSL-2 laboratory environment.
• Completion of ABSA or other professional development coursework.
• Active membership in a national professional safety organization, preferably ABSA International.
• Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP).
• Experience supporting cell and gene therapy, viral vector, or GMP manufacturing operations.
• Experience administering or coordinating an IBC, including protocol review workflow and committee reporting.
• Experience building a business case or cost model for an EHS program change.
• Prior experience in a consulting, contract, or multi-client environment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Tons of safety training opportunities.
• Mentorship & Career Succession Planning.
• Relocation Opportunities.
• Auto/Home insurance discounts.
• Pet assistance discount plans.
• Discounted movie passes.

Pay

$70,000 USD - $90,000 USD

Schedule

Onsite, supports clients in the greater Boston area, and works alongside our industrial hygiene, waste, and embedded services teams on multi-scope client programs.