ASSOCIATE RESEARCH LABORATORY MANAGER

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High-Containment Biosafety & Facilities Manager

Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) – Duke Human Vaccine Institute

 

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Position Overview:

The Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) is a multidisciplinary research organization within the Duke University School of Medicine dedicated to advancing basic, translational, and clinical research aimed at developing innovative vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostic tools for infectious diseases that affect global health. The Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), a division of DHVI, provides secure Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory facilities and support services for infectious disease research conducted on both Duke’s main research campus and its Research Triangle Park (RTP) campus.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline. A Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.

 

Experience:

Minimum of five years of related experience. Must have previous experience managing projects. Experience must include a minimum of one-year in a lead/supervisory/managerial role.

 

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE       

 

The successful applicant must be eligible for and willing to:

• Work with hazardous biological agents handled at BSL-2 and BSL-3
• Work with small animals handled at ABSL-2 and ABSL-3
• Comply with vaccination requirements when necessary
• Successfully complete and maintain US Department of Justice screening for Select Agent registration
• Achieve external certification for independent work at BSL-3

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in biosafety, previous BSL-3 compliance monitoring, supply chain and logistics management, and facilities management
• Master’s degree or PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Virology, or related scientific field preferred
• Biological safety credential (RBP, CBSP) preferred
• Proficient in technical writing and safety training development and delivery
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with researchers with diverse backgrounds and experiences

 

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Position Description:

DHVI Biosafety

• Maintain efficient day-to-day operations of the assigned laboratory facility, coordinate research activities of multiple laboratories, resource scheduling and billing
• Direct supervision of four DHVI Lab Assistants
• Compliance monitoring of annual training and health screening requirements for all facility users
• Periodic auditing of research staff to ensure SOP compliance
• Train and instruct research staff that will be utilizing the RBL facility (BSL-3/ABSL-3), including various Duke research laboratories needing to work within a BSL-3 facility for safety
• Direct day-to-day activities of staff, as well as the project management goals of the facility
• Utilize effective project and resource management needed for successful operation and service
• Control and maintain GHRB training and access request workflows in Smartsheet to coordinate security and biosafety activities. Perform periodic audit to ensure concordance with Duke Security Lenel system. (New task taken over from previous admin assistant)
• Source and maintain an inventory of required safety supplies and laboratory equipment to ensure full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and meet end user and Core Manager research needs
• Track inventory and locations of capital equipment located within the RBL. Reconcile inventory with Du