Weill Cornell Medicine

Analyst, Biosafety

Weill Cornell Medicine

Qatar, Qatar

Job Details

Type: Full Time

Post Date: 30+ days ago

Industry: Other

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Develops, maintains and disseminates information on the Research Biosafety Programs and serves as a focal point of contact for biosafety procedures and containment.

  • Coordinates with labs on the maintenance, repair, testing and decontamination of critical containment equipment.

  • Maintains inventory of consumable safety supplies (PPE, decontaminating chemicals, etc.) and undertakes purchasing to ensure compliance and meet end user research needs.

  • Provides biosafety and bloodborne pathogens exposure control training and/or refresher to all WCM-Q faculty, staff and students who may be exposed in research.

  • Conducts risk assessment to determine the appropriate biosafety level and personal protective equipment requirement for handling and disposing of biohazardous materials.

  • Provides technical information and support to PIs and research team members in developing plans for preventing and handling accidental spills and personnel contamination.

  • Reviews protocols/grants/reports to ensure effective risk management practices and applicable ethical approvals are in place prior to research conduct.

  • Conducts periodic inspections of the research laboratories to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reports the findings to the appropriate stakeholders.

  • Participates in emergency response procedures for the research facility, including biohazardous material emergencies as required.

  • Administers the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and interfaces with various stakeholders and other committees (e.g., IACUC, IRB) on issues and procedures related to biosafety and research compliance.

  • Maintains documentation for annual BSL re-verification and assists in the preparation of user reports, Institutional Biosafety Committee registration, assurance and amendments with Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).

  • Works with the Vivarium team to ensure animal facilities adhere to safety standards and are prepared for inspections and certification.

  • Maintains database relating to biohazardous materials holdings around the college and receives, collates and disseminates incident reports to the appropriate stakeholders as required.

  • Liaises and works collaboratively with FHSS and Qatar Foundation on the safe usage, shipment and disposal of biohazardous research material.

  • Coordinates access for visitors, contractors and other stakeholders to research lab, vivarium etc. as needed for meetings.

  • Builds effective partnerships with staff, faculty, and students throughout the college by sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Since our foundation in 2001, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a pioneering joint venture between Qatar Foundation and Cornell University, has excelled in its core mission of developing global physicians and scientists for the 21st century. Many of those physicians go on to residency programs in prestigious institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Our basic to translational research continuum integrates molecular, cellular, multi-omics and clinical data toward personalized medicine approaches to diseases critical to Qatar and the region. Our world class faculty’s scientific discoveries are frequently published in top tiered medical journals such as Nature Medicine, New England Journal of Medicine, and Lancet. Our clinical faculty provide cutting edge personalized care at our clinical affiliates including Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Sidra Medicine, and ASPETAR. Our pioneering Population Health Programs with their focus on wellness of the entire population are inspiring all ages ranging from school children to adults to take an active part in self-care and perform at their peak. Our Continuing Professional Development symposia and webinars for healthcare professionals are in great demand in the region for their expert presenters and timely topics. Last, but not the least, our online platform Innovations in Global Health Professions Education (IGHPE) provides an organization to share and disseminate latest thinking and curricula for health professions education globally.

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