The Biosafety Program seeks a qualified Biosafety Consultant to support various aspects of the oversight and regulation of the biological research laboratories in Boston including: - Inspect BSL-4/ABSL-4 Facility: In collaboration with the BPHC Biosafety Program Team, conduct laboratory inspections (at least 2 annual routine and any non-routine inspections required due to unexpected circumstances) of the BSL-4/ABSL-4 laboratory spaces and supporting areas; verify inventory (high-risk agents and Select Agents or Toxins) and records (standard procedures, operations logs, etc.); tour/inspect BSL-4/ABSL-4 related facilities (HVAC, EDS, tissue digester, etc.); and participate in interviews of selected laboratory researchers and support staff. Each inspection takes place over the course of 3 consecutive days on site. Submit a written inspection report, including completed standardized facility inspection checklists to verify that BSL-4/ABSL-4 laboratories follow acceptable national biosafety, biocontainment and security practices. - Review NEIDL Work Practices and Documents/Records: Review institutional training modules and records and laboratory work practices to verify compliance with NEIDL written institutional policies and procedures, biosafety/biocontainment plan, security plan, incident response plan, and Select Agent requirements as part of the inspection process and on an ad hoc basis. Provide guidance to BPHC and the Boston Biosafety Committee on the NEIDL facility operations. - Review Research Projects/Protocols: Review new BSL-3/ABSL-3 and BSL-4/ABSL-4 research projects and protocol amendments, in consultation with the BPHC’s Biosafety Program Office and the Boston Biosafety Committee and provide input on risk assessment and safety of the proposed research. Review inactivation validation procedures and records to ensure compliance with the CDC’s Federal Select Agent Program guidance.
