Specialist for Hazardous Substances and Biological Safety | Biologe (m/w/d)
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Job Summary
This permanent, full-time position at the Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg involves supporting the university's leadership and staff in matters of occupational safety, health protection, and biological and radiation safety. The successful candidate will primarily focus on hazardous substances and biological safety, acting as the designated Hazardous Substances Officer and Biological Safety Officer. Key responsibilities include advising on the implementation of chemical and genetic engineering regulations, managing a central hazardous substance registry (like DaMaRIS), and coordinating revisions of genetic engineering facilities. The role requires a scientific university degree (Master's or equivalent) in natural sciences, medicine, or a related field, coupled with significant professional experience, particularly at least three years in genetic engineering, microbiology, or molecular biology. This is an attractive opportunity for a highly motivated scientist to ensure regulatory compliance and safety within a collaborative university environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed scientific university degree (Master's or Diploma [University]) in Natural Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or comparable field. Doctorate/PhD in the aforementioned fields is advantageous. Relevant further training in hazardous substances or genetic engineering is advantageous.
Experience
- Relevant professional experience with hazardous and biological substances
- At least three years of activity in the field of genetic engineering, specifically microbiology, cell biology, virology, or molecular biology
Languages
Additional
- Must be eligible to be appointed as the Hazardous Substances Officer and Biological Safety Officer. High degree of independence, diligence, and teamwork ability required.
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