AD, Safety and Space

Highly Competitive Salary
  1. Permanent
  2. PV Officer/Associate, Product Specialist, PV Scientist
  3. United States
Pittsburgh, USA
Posting date: 24 Feb 2023
DS.SJ.52131

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Proclinical is seeking an Associate Director, Safety and Space to work with a leading gene therapy organization located in Pennsylvania.

Must be eligible to work or be a citizen in the US.

Job Responsibility:

  • Possess a broad and current understanding of the technical and equipment needs of the GTP research facilities.
  • Possess a broad and current understanding of chemical, biological/virological safety and emergency response enabling them to manage laboratory safety policies and procedures and ensure implementation and compliance across GTP.
  • Perform local lab safety audits and oversee local biowaste and chemical waste programs in concert with EHRS.
  • Work with Director of Safety and Space Administration and stakeholders to implement safety policies and procedures.
  • Work with Director of Safety and Space Administration to manage the day-to-day GTP facilities operations including utility issues, custodial services, pest control, seating support, and space relocations primarily in lab spaces. Support will also be provided to administrative spaces as needed.
  • Develop/ maintain relationships with service vendors/ contractors, UPenn, EHRS and building management to report issues and work to resolutions.
  • Provide supervision for Lab Operations personnel (1 potential future direct report).
  • Provide on-call emergency response on a rotational basis.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 7 years of direct laboratory experience, including experience in laboratory management required. Preferably experience in laboratory management in the biological sciences.
  • 2+ years of experience with administering/monitoring BSL2 laboratory safety policies.
  • Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
  • Customer service oriented with the ability to deal with multiple constituencies (faculty, technicians, vendors, University departments, etc.).
  • Must thrive in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of University of Pennsylvania policies and processes; advanced MS Excel and/or databasing knowledge; familiarity with formal inventory systems preferred.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Sam Jankura at (+1) 617-671-0335 or s.jankura@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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