Associate Director/Director of Biosecurity & Safety - Veterinary Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Implementation & Compliance Operations • Implement and manage day-to-day biosecurity, occupational health, safety, injury management, and PPE programs. • Support execution of the college’s strategic safety priorities. • Serve on and coordinate OSHB Committee and subcommittee activities (agendas, minutes, follow-ups). • Work with departments to implement and maintain safety programs aligned with college standards. • Monitor regulatory and accreditation compliance requirements. • Review laboratory safety audits, track findings, and facilitate corrective actions.
• Operational Compliance & Resource Coordination • Assess safety equipment, training needs, and facility concerns; provide recommendations to the Associate Dean for Research. • Monitor program expenditures and assist with purchasing and budget tracking. • Coordinate corrective actions related to safety audits and facilities issues. • Maintain documentation and ensure audit readiness.
• Training, Emergency Preparedness & Program Support • Coordinate and deliver safety training sessions; assist in developing training materials. • Maintain and update Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAP) documentation and onboarding records. • Provide safety orientation for new hires and graduate students