Biosafety Occupational Health Program Coordinator

Job Title

Biosafety Occupational Health Program Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Research Compliance & Biosafety Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service

Who We Are

The Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/.

What We Want

Join the Division of Research as a Biosafety Occupational Health Program Coordinator, where your work plays a vital role in protecting the health and safety of researchers while supporting world‑class science. In this impactful role, you’ll serve as the first point of contact and subject matter expert for the Biosafety Occupational Health Program (BOHP), coordinating compliance activities for complex research protocols and managing program documentation in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented professional with experience in research compliance, biological sciences, healthcare or records management, and a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. Knowledge of biosafety and occupational health regulations—including Bloodborne Pathogen and respiratory protection requirements—along with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Outlook, PDF forms, Laserfiche, and web‑based systems is highly valued. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy collaborating across disciplines, and want to make a tangible impact on research safety and compliance, we’d love to have you on our team.

What You Need To Know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science, biomedical, health-related, or regulatory field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of experience research compliance related area, export controls, research administration, foreign influence, research security and/or compliance monitoring or related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be detail oriented. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong customer service and communication skills and ability to work with a various customer base.

• Ability to deliver quality professional products in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory or project management experience (or customer service).

• Experience in research compliance healthcare management, secured records management, or closely related area.

• Four years’ experience in biological sciences or research compliance related field.

• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the use of biohazardous materials and/or animals in research.

• Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control and related training requirements.

• Knowledge of respiratory protection training requirements.

• Personal or professional experience in working with people and handling personal and confidential health information.

• Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, PDF forms, Microsoft Outlook scheduling, Laserfiche, and web-based data storage and collection.

Responsibilities

• Program Coor