Environmental Health

Serve as the University's designated Institutional Biosafety Officer (IBO), maintaining required registrations with NIH and ensuring ongoing federal compliance.

Serve as the primary point of contact for biosafety compliance, regulatory liaison to agencies including NIH, CDC, California Department of Public Health, and USDA/APHIS, and biological risk assessment.

Review grant applications for biohazardous material use; engage principal investigators to understand proposed activities, assess risks, identify appropriate safety controls, and develop biosafety protocols and disposal plans required for NIH and other federal funding.

Provide expert guidance to researchers to ensure grant proposals include compliant biohazard disposal plans, laboratory safety controls, and institutional approvals to facilitate successful award funding.

Coordinate Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) operations, including agendas, presentations, meeting facilitation, and minutes; maintain committee membership and ensure annual registration updates with NIH.

Support compliance with NIH Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC) Policy and applicable select agent regulations (42 CFR Part 73; 7 CFR Part 331).

Conduct routine laboratory inspections to assess biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, and general lab safety; develop standardized checklists; engage faculty to identify corrective actions and promote compliance.

Environmental Health & Safety Operations (Hands-On, Day-to-Day):

• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste materials, including chemical and biohazardous waste pickup, to minimize environmental impact and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, State & Regional Water Quality Control Boards).
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and studies to evaluate workplace conditions and recommend corrective actions to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
• Oversee radiation monitoring and ensure compliance with all applicable radiation safety regulations and protocols, including managing the University's radioactive materials license and oversight of x-ray generating devices.
• Conduct trip and fall hazard assessments and other workplace safety evaluations; recommend and implement corrective measures.
• Lead incident investigations into accidents and spills, identifying root causes and recommending preventative measures.
• Coordinate emergency response activities for chemical spills, biological exposures, and other hazardous materials incidents, including after-hours response as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, waste manifests, and compliance activities; prepare reports for regulatory agencies as required.

Training and Compliance:

• Develop and deliver training programs for faculty, staff, and students on EHS and biosafety topics, including but not limited to emergency response, hazardous materials handling, bloodborne pathogens, laboratory safety, and workplace safety.
• Review regulations and maintain a working knowledge of safety, environmental, and biosafety requirements; serve as the primary contact with regulatory agencies and ensure timely reporting and documentation.
• Support the University's sustainability goals by managing waste reduction, pollution prevention, and resource conservation programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.



Minimum Qualifications:
Senior Manager

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, life sciences, bioengineering, chemistry, environmental science, occupational safety and health, or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of work experience in occupational and environmental health and safety, with a focus on hazardous materials and waste management, laboratory safety, and biosafety.

Assistant Director

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, life sciences, bioengineering, chemistry, environmental science, occupational safety and health, or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years of work experience in occupational and environmental health and safety, with a focus on hazardous materials and waste management, laboratory safety, and biosafety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more (5+) years of work experience in occupational and environmental health and safety, with a focus on hazardous materials and waste management, laboratory safety, and biosafety, preferably in an academic or research setting.
• Master's degree in biological sciences, public health, environmental health, or a related field.
• Certification as a Certified Safety Professionakl (CSP), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) or Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in an academic or research environment with diverse research and development activities, including biological, chemical, and radiological research.
• Experience serving as an Institutional Biosafety Officer (IBO) or in a comparable biosafety leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of EHS and biosafety regulations, including Cal/OSHA, NIH, CDC, Federal Select Agent Program, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, California Department of Public Health, State & Regional Water Quality Control Boards, EPA, DEA, and State Fire Marshal requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting researchers with grant applications, including NIH and other federal funding mechanisms.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs to diverse audiences in a university setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with experience preparing reports and interpreting data.
• Ability to work independently in a complex, decentralized environment.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in both the outdoors and a standard office environment, which requires frequent walking, standing, simple grasping, climbing stairs, stooping, and reaching. Office work includes periods of sitting with repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent verbal and written communication. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to hazardous materials and biological agents. Must be eligible to wear a respirator.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed both outdoors and indoors, which requires frequent walking, standing, simple grasping, climbing stairs, stooping, lifting, and reaching. Work performed during standard business hours. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines. Occasional to frequent visits to project sites.
Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $99,713 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.



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