BioSafety Manager

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $80,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

S5

Exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The Biosafety Manager is a technical and programmatic leader within Environmental Health & Safety Services ( EHSS ), responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the University’s biosafety program and Institutional Biosafety Committee. This role serves as the designated Institutional Biosafety Officer under NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules and is the primary point of contact for biosafety compliance, regulatory liaison, and biological risk assessment.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Research and Lab Safety within Emergency and Environmental Risk Services, this position oversees all aspects of the biosafety program and supports broader laboratory and research safety, including chemical, radiation, laser, and physical hazards. The role works closely with principal investigators, researchers, and governance bodies to advance a culture of safety and compliance across the research enterprise.

The position maintains required institutional designations for research involving biological materials, including recombinant DNA , select agents, and dual-use research of concern ( DURC ), and serves as liaison to regulatory agencies such as the CDC , NIH , USDA / APHIS , and NYS DOH .

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, life sciences, bioengineering, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in biosafety and other general health and safety disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• 5+ years of experience in an academic or research environment and/or laboratory safety management experience in an organization with diverse research and development activities, preferred.
• Knowledge and skill working with infectious agents, cell culture, and recombinant DNA techniques.
• Working knowledge of biological safety standards such as the Blood Borne Pathogen Standard, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, and the NIH Guidelines for Research

• Knowledge and experience working with infectious agents, cell culture, and recombinant DNA techniques;
  Certified Biological Safety Professional ( CBSP ) preferred.
• Working knowledge of biological safety standards, including the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories ( BMBL ), and NIH Guidelines.
• Functional understanding of research laboratory operations, including chemical, biological, radiological, and physical processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs, comfortable with public speaking.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex risks to individuals and groups.
• Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills, with experience preparing reports and interpreting data.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to take on a leadership role within EHSS .
• Ability…