Safety Manager and Facilities Coordinator; EHS SPEC

With a high degree of autonomy, serves as CAHFS Systemwide Safety Manager, Select Agent Program Responsible Official (RO), High Containment (BSL-3) Laboratory Manager, and Facilities Coordinator. Develop, implement, and monitor environmental, health and safety policies and programs for CAHFS four statewide locations for approx. 200 employees, working closely with Branch Chiefs, Section Leaders and Safety Committee representatives to ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and University regulations.

Conduct regular on-site trainings and audits and remediate findings. Oversee system-wide facilities policy development and compliance and provide direct oversight of facilities management for the Davis laboratory and backup support for the Davis Facilities Manager, including building maintenance and repair, security systems, chemical and equipment management. Assume on-site command of emergency situations/direct emergency response activities as required and serve as primary or backup after-hours emergency contact and departmental liaison for Police, Fire, EH&S, county, state and federal agencies, and for environmental/equipment alarms.

Apply By Date
October 7, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, public health or a related field and/or equivalent experience and training in biosafety or a related safety field.
• Professional experience in managing programs for and training employees on health and safety, injury and illness prevention, laboratory safety, hazardous materials and waste management, and emergency action plans.
• Experience in risk management; conducting, coordinating, and reporting accident investigations and internal audits; resolving safety-related problems and achieving corrective actions in a timely manner; and implementing preventative strategies.
• Experience achieving regulatory compliance.
• Experience in applying principles and practices of facilities operations and maintenance management.
• Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of federal, state, local and University of California health and safety and environmental regulations which pertain to occupational safety and to the infrastructure, building systems and operational practices of a diagnostic laboratory.
• Advanced technical knowledge of biosafety and containment principles concepts and practices pertaining to BSL2 and BSL3 facilities (BMBL 5th Ed) and chemical and biological waste regulations.
• Advanced analytical skills to review, interpret, evaluate and implement necessary regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, technical documents and proposals, facility designs and fiscal requirements and excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and political acumen to communicate effectively in a diverse environment; prepare and deliver trainings; and write reports, instruction manuals, laboratory policies, protocols and informational memos.

• Professional certification as a Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) through the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA).
• Master's degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, public health or a related field.
• Knowledge of and experience working with CDC and USDA select agents and toxins regulations and requirements, and skills in monitoring and ensuring compliance with those requirements.
• Experience working in a laboratory or hospital.
• Knowledge of American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, ISO…