Provost jobs in Texas

Job Description:

Plans, directs, and manages the biosafety programs of the Institution under the direction of senior management.  Works with various departments and committees to ensure compliance with regulations.  Serves as a partner and point of contact with regulatory agencies. Must be able to work in an academic and deadline driven environment.

Scope:  Institution-wide

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, develops, directs, and evaluates the personnel within the biosafety function of the institution and provides leadership direction to management.
• Recognizes, evaluates, recommends, and implements policies and procedures for preventing biological hazards and diseases throughout the institution.
• Reviews and incorporates health and safety standards as promulgated by all regulating agencies.  Keeps fully informed on all existing and proposed changes in the respective biological and l regulations.
• Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading edge. 
• As an Alternate Responsible Official for the university’s select agent program, this position assists the Responsible Official, with implementation of and ensuring compliance with all aspects of the University Select Agent Program in accordance with applicable select agent regulations.
• Ensures that quality control procedures are established to monitor all aspects of federal, state and local regulations.
• Provides advanced professional knowledge and expertise to develop and support staff members within Environmental Health and Safety programs and the University community. 
• Provides committee support for the General Safety Committee, Hazardous Material Subcommittee and is a voting member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee.