Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Health Safety Specialist I (Senior Biosafety)

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services

Department
Environmental Health & Safety

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist I (Senior Biosafety) for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Department's continual presence, liaison, and provider of routine services to the University community

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assist or has a program responsible for the development, implementation, and auditing of environmental, health, and safety programs.
• All services and activities are carried out and performed without adverse health effects to faculty, staff, students, or public, in a manner that will protect the environment,
• in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, accepted professional standards, in accordance with University policies and procedures, and in an open and sensitive manner so that University's resources are conserved and future liability is limited.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
07

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
94492.000

Mid Range Salary
119604.000

Maximum Salary
144715.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in the physical, chemical, or life sciences, plus five or more years of progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license
• Certification in the health/safety profession or training, or the eligible experience sufficient to become certified in the applicable health/safety profession, and the intent to become certified.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience and familiarity with the resources that are available to help make sound technical judgments for the resolution of a broad spectrum of issues in the EH&S field.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of regulations and professional practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and other related conventions, healthcare, bloodborne pathogens, transportation of hazardous and etiological materials, hazardous chemicals in laboratories, and other relevant subjects, including those of CDC, NJDOH, PEOSH, and OSHA required.
• Experience with translational science, skills to assess risks in bridging bench research to clinical applications, including expertise in recombinant DNA technology, infectious agent handling, and vector systems.
• Essential competencies include conducting rigorous, evidence-based risk assessments (hazard identification, exposure assessment), interpreting complex regulations (e.g., CDC/NIH), and managing biological safety programs for translational, clinical, and research labs.
• Candidate must be able to complete a security risk assessment by the U.S. Department of Justice and approved for access to select biological agents and toxins by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with time management skills to routinely address multiple issues and activities.
• Active membership and participation in an EH&S professional society.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability, experience, judgement, and maturity to carry out all departmental responsibilities with limited supervision and to interact effectively with University community. Status as a Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) and/or Certified Biosafety Professional (CBSP), or experience and knowledge to obtain credentials, is preferred.

Equipment Utilized

• Knowledge, use, and limitation of various sampling equipment and associated software.
• Position requires the person to be able to use a PC, Word, Excel, PPT, and other EH&S software programs and databases.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to wear and use respiratory protection and other PPE.
• Must be able to work in a variety of working conditions, including heights, confined or restricted spaces, temperature extremes, outdoors, etc.

Special Conditions

• Safe Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1663

Posting Open Date
08/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.