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As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks qualified applicants for a Director of Research Safety & Risk Management (“Director”). The Director will promote Marian University’s Catholic Franciscan Mission and Identity by directing and overseeing a comprehensive, university-wide program ensuring the safe, efficient, legal, and ethical operation of research and scholarly activities and manage the risks thereof in light of guidelines established by the RSA and agencies of the local, state and federal governments. The Director will be a member of the Research & Scholarship Administration (RSA) team and report to the Assistant Provost for Research & Scholarship or a designee. Additionally, the Director will serve an essential role in coordinating the safety monitoring, compliance, and response activities of all activities involving biohazardous materials in Marian University instructional and research facilities.

o Establish and enforce policies for personal contamination, research-related illness, accidental spills, loss of containment, or violations with rDNA or synthetic nucleic acid molecules and any other research-related risk.
o To ensure alignment with external standards, reviews research grant applications, proposals, and activities involving biohazardous materials and recombinant DNA, and approves or recommends modifications to ensure safe practices; provides guidance to researchers and/or performs follow-up as appropriate.
o Oversees select agent transfers to and from university laboratories; monitors use of toxins covered by the CDC's Select Agent ruling.
o Inspects research and instructional facilities for compliance with federal and external regulations and guidelines pertaining to biohazards; coordinates the review and investigation of all biosafety accidents occurring on university campuses, and develops corrective action plans.
o Develops and implements emergency response procedures for incidents involving biohazardous agents and materials, and maintains Marian University Incident Action Plan for biohazards; develops medical surveillance criteria for activities involving biohazards and related materials; responds to biohazardous materials incidents as appropriate.
o Serves as principal source of expertise to the University regarding appropriate equipment, facilities, and work practices for protecting laboratories, staff, and the environment from contamination and infectious organisms.

o Co-chairing the Institutional Laboratory Safety Committee to coordinate the intersection of laboratory safety in both instructional and research spaces.
o Coordinating student and laboratory volunteer safety training in collaboration with the Director of Research Operations and Compliance.
o Ensuring clear communication and compliance for all activities conducted in Marian University laboratories.
o Creating and disseminating standard operating procedures for each research facility.
o Creating and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of biological materials and chemicals present in laboratories and verify maintenance and safety of laboratory equipment.
o Participate in maintaining the University’s research compliance self-service training system and distribute reminders and notifications thereof.