Biosafety Officer

Responsibilities of a Biosafety Officer include:

• providing advice and information on gene technology matters at the local level
• providing advice and information on the use, storage, transport and disposal of biological substances at the local level
• assisting with risk management of hazards and risks associated with biological substances
• providing assistance to the safety officer in the initial response to, and investigation of accidents and emergencies involving biological substances
• liaising with the university OGTR Compliance Officer, OHSE, the zone OHSE committee and the head of unit or controlled entity
• reporting breaches of compliance to Institutional Biosafety Committee and Occupational Health and Safety
• assisting with the promotion of biological safety awareness

A Biosafety Officer may be requested to hold a position on the Institutional Biosafety Committee on a rotational basis.