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PROGRAM MANAGER & BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OFFICER, Research Compliance, Research Safety

Position Number: 7081054
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

PROGRAM MANAGER & BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OFFICER, Research Compliance, Research Safety

Job Description
PROGRAM MANAGER & BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OFFICER, Research Compliance, Research Safety

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Research
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500024170410
Posted Date
4/14/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 50
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$95,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$105,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Program Manager, Biological Safety Officer (PMBSO) reports to the Director of Research Safety to ensure activities related to the use of biological materials including recombinant and synthetic DNA in laboratories are performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies and procedures, and best practices. The BSO develops and implements policies and procedures, tools, and guidance to help ensure the safety, stewardship, and compliance in the use of biological materials. The PMBSO serves as the technical expert and provides Biosafety expertise to the BU Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The PMBSO submits and renews the rDNA permits on behalf of BU, BMC, and tenant laboratories at BU to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC).

Required Skills

B.A./B.S. in a related field and five years of relevant experience, the ability to respond to emergencies on campus during off hours, including weekends and holidays as part of the on-call emergency response team. Should have or be able to obtain the 40-hour OSHA hazardous waste operations and emergency response training.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $95,000.00-$105,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316595