Associate Manager, Biosafety

Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is recruiting for an Associate Manager, Biosafety! At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. Are you interested in joining a diverse team where we believe Safety is a commitment from the heart, and we take an active interest in others and look out for their safety every day? Apply today! The Associate Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership to the Biological Safety Program serving the Janssen R&D South San Francisco location with periodic support to additional satellite locations. They will ensure the biological safety programs adhere to federal, state, and local EH&S regulations, as well as Johnson & Johnson Standards. They will partner with scientific and business leaders to assess and mitigate biological risk and build consistency of expectations in the workplace. They will serve as the Janssen R&D, SSF Biological Safety Officer (BSO) and Chairperson of the site Biosafety leadership team, who impacts decision making and takes an active role in promoting cross-site initiatives, teamwork, and collaboration across site functions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and lead biosafety programs that minimize the risks of occupational exposure and ensure compliance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as a variety of local, state, and federal biosafety-related regulations. Oversee compliance as defined by the Bloodborne Pathogen and Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards, Medical Waste regulations, and all other etiologic agents use requirements from federal, state, and local regulations. Provide technical and regulatory compliance, advice assessing physical and health risks associated with the use of potentially pathogenic microorganisms, human or non-human primate (NHP) tissue or cells, and organisms containing recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecule research (R/SNA). Lead federal, state, and local permit and registration activities. Advise on laboratory practices and establish procedures to handle employee exposure risks associated with human source materials, viruses, bacteria, and recombinant DNA activities. Improve biological safety risk assessment processes and inventory documentation as well as deliver hazard specific training. Serve as a member of the J&J Global Biological Safety Council. Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree required; advanced degree or focused degree in EHS, Microbiology, Engineering, Science, or related field preferred Skills & Experience: Required: Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience Demonstrated knowledge of BSL 2 and/or BSL 3 operations Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) experience with emphasis on Biosafety and/or R&D experience Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks in the workplace Experience working with regulatory authorities, NGOs (such as NIH and/or SSB), and similar agencies Knowledge of CDC, NIH, BMBL guidelines, OSHA BBP, and other consensus regulations/standards Technical/working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations Demonstrated ability to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to all levels of the organization Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office software programs Preferred: Certifications such as RBP, CBSP, CIH, CSP, and/or PE Experience in a GMP environment Demonstrated project management skills Other: Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. Primary Location United States-California-South San Francisco-260 E. Grand Avenue Organization Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084) Job Function Engineering Requisition ID 2206013767W