Biosafety Consultant

The role

You will build biosafety programs for research, clinical, and manufacturing clients. This involves inspecting laboratories, conducting risk assessments, and delivering biosafety training. You will also scope engagements and present findings to client leadership.

What you will do

• Inspect laboratories, vivaria, and containment spaces against NIH Guidelines, BMBL, and institutional biosafety requirements.
• Evaluate containment practice and equipment through direct observation.
• Identify exposure risks from infectious agents, recombinant and synthetic nucleic acids, viral vectors, and aerosol-generating procedures.
• Investigate exposure incidents, spills, sharps injuries, and containment near misses.
• Work with principal investigators, laboratory managers, and client EHS staff on biosafety concerns.
• Independently deliver biosafety training.
• Prepare required documentation including risk assessments and incident reports.
• Develop and update biosafety manuals, exposure control plans, and SOPs.
• Scope and plan engagements including deliverables, timeline, and level of effort.
• Run structured discovery with stakeholders and produce client-ready written deliverables.

Required qualifications

• One to five years of progressive professional experience in biosafety or a closely related field, including research compliance, research or diagnostic laboratory operations, or EHS with biological sc
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write for a client audience.
• Comfort in a client-facing, billable environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience working 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), or documented progress toward one.
• A general safety credential such as ASP is also valued.
• 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
• 401k contribution
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications
• Mentorship & Career Succession Planning
• Relocation Opportunities
• Auto/Home insurance discounts
• pet assistance discount plans
• discounted movie passes

About the company

Triumvirate Environmental is one of the largest environmental services firms in North America. They support leading institutions across higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing.