The University of Vermont is a top 100 public university in the United States. Holding an R1 research designation, it is home to over 1,200 full-time faculty scholars, ranging from biomedical research to musical composition. Our faculty, staff and students engage daily in the pursuit of meaningful and impactful research, scholarship, and creative work.
The Research Protections Office has been delegated authority and responsibility by the Vice President for Research to administer oversight of research-specific biosafety, including research involving potentially hazardous biological materials, recombinant or synthetic DNA, agents requiring high-containment (A/BSL-3 and/or Select Agents), and use of biological agents in research animals. UVM has approximately 1,200 labs within the College of Medicine as well as a 3,000 square foot high-containment facility dedicated to BSL-3 and A/BSL-3 research.
The Research Biosafety Officer (RBSO) will lead the charge in managing compliant biological research and daily operations of the research biosafety program at UVM. Will support the Institutional Biosafety Committee by reviewing research submissions, and general consultation on matters of biosafety. Will provide guidance and training to the research community on biosafety regulations and practices. Duties will include inspection of the high-containment facility, a diverse array of research laboratories (BSL-2 and lower), and teaching laboratories to ensure proper possession, use, and disposal of biological agents.
This position reports to the Assistant Director for IBC/IACUC/CSC, is fully in-person and may be considered for a hybrid office schedule.
While not currently registered as a Federal Select Agent Program, it is reasonably anticipated that UVM will seek registration in the future. Therefore, the successful candidate must be qualified in all aspects to assume the duties and fundamental responsibilities of a FSAP Responsible Official.