Biorisk Support Officer Job at CSIRO (Geelong)

Job Description

As the Biorisk Support Officer, you will be part of the Biorisk Management Group at CSIRO ACDP, contributing to the delivery of critical biosafety, biosecurity and biocontainment services within a highly regulated, high‑containment facility. You will leverage existing experience across PC3 and PC4 environments. The role combines laboratory‑based applied biorisk research with regulatory compliance, audit and permit support, inactivation studies, training activities and expert advisory work. Working collaboratively in a specialist team, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your biorisk awareness and capability, deepen your regulatory expertise and play a vital role in maintaining safe and compliant operations at a nationally significant facility.

Job Responsibility

Undertake, as part of a small team but with frequent autonomous work, biorisk focussed research activities, including but not limited to
inactivation qualification, disinfectant efficacy, surface agent survivability
Work may be in support of facility operations
resident business units or commercial contract works in this general area
These activities will require work with various animal and human pathogens at Physical Containment level 3 (PC3) and potentially PC4
Maintain and contribute to ACDPs register of validated inactivation methods
Assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication in relation to inactivation, decontamination and disinfectant studies
Present findings at relevant national and international conferences
Look for opportunities to develop original experimental methods, equipment, software and concepts in support of existing and further research
Oversee the activities of less experienced staff and or affiliates at PC3 and PC4 and provide on-the-job training, as required
Assist the Biorisk Management Officer (BMO) in a range of compliance activities including preparation for facility audits by key government regulators (OGTR, DAFF, SSBA)
Undertaking of, and technical evaluation within administrative tasks, including the processing of import permit applications, biological material transfer approvals within ACDP and externally, IBC applications and other group-based tasks as required
Apply sound knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (OGTR, DAFF, SSBA, DEC) as well as Australian Standards, internal SOPs and policies to enable engagement with ACDP facility users in a manner consistent with the Biorisk Management Group role and function
Assist in the preparation, coordination and facilitation of biorisk management training as required
Provide advice and guidance in matters relating to laboratory implementation of biosecurity, biosafety, dealings with regulated materials and dual use considerations
Responding courteously and efficiently to requests, maintaining clear communication regarding mutual expectations and monitoring client satisfaction
Perform other duties as directed

Requirements

Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Biological Sciences
Demonstrated experience in Virology and Tissue Culture with a solid understanding of Risk Grouping of microorganisms and the risk control measures employed for safe working
Proficient awareness and knowledge of Australian standards for microbiological laboratories, regulations for work with Goods Subject to Biosecurity Control and guidelines relating to dealings with Genetically Modified Organisms and standards for handling Security Sensitive Biological Agents
Proven skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, communication and presentation of research data
Confidence to exert influence in support of the biological security and safety culture at ACDP

Nice to have

Experience in biosafety and biocontainment implementation
Experience working in PC3 & PC4 facilities will be highly valued
Experience in decontamination, inactivation and disinfectant studies
Experience with all aspects of facilitating work with genetically modified organisms and/or goods subject to biosecurity control
Experience in preparation of risk assessments for handling high risk group microorganisms
Experience or knowledge of the role of an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

What we offer

15.4% superannuation
flexible work arrangements
range of leave entitlements
career development opportunities

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