Shared Resource Lab Manager

High-Containment Facility Manager

Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) – Duke Human Vaccine Institute

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, virology, or related scientific field. 5 to 7 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form. Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical equipment, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• 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

Strong background in biosafety, previous BSL-3 compliance monitoring, supply chain and logistics management, and facilities management

• 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

• Maintain efficient day-to-day operations of the assigned high containment laboratory facility including, but not limited to, training new users, compliance monitoring, coordinating research activities of multiple laboratories, resource scheduling and billing
• Train and instruct research staff that will be utilizing the RBL facility. This could include various Duke research laboratories needing to work within a BSL3 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. Interact with various PIs and research leaders.
• Train and instruct facility maintenance staff to support the BSL-3 facility. This could include staff needing to enter to fix leaks or address alarms within the facility.
• Directly supervise the DHVI Laboratory Safety Officer
• Manage BSL-3 facility access
• 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 research needs
• Ensure required safety checks and waste removal is fully compliant with relevant SOPs. Coordinate laboratory and equipment decontamination and maintenance with relevant Duke offices/departments (e.g. Engineering and Operations)
• Participate in meetings of the Facility Operations and Core support teams.
• Participate in cost model development, use projections and budgeting for compliant cost recovery
• Participate as a member of the Duke Select Agent Team, along with the RBL Director and the RBL Operations Director. Participate in training personnel who conduct Select Agent research to assure compliance with the Select Agent Final Rule, and with all written Select Agent Plans (Incident Response, Safety, and Security). Participate in Select Agent drills and tabletop exercises
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing material transfers with the facility leadership, the Duke Biological Safety Officer/Responsible Official and the Duke Office of Export Controls to ensure full compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Help coordinate proper maintenance and testing of critical containment equipment, and document annual BSL3 re-verification efforts
• Help coordinate proper emergency response procedures for the BSL-3 facility; may include…