We are seeking a Biosafety Assistant for a 2-year-regular position (renewable) at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea to work within the Biosafety Department.

Job Description

This job is responsible for assisting and supporting the Senior Officer for Biosafety & Laboratory Maintenance in ensuring that environmental, and bio-safety matters within the laboratory (Biosafety Level 1, 2). It assists in providing the equipment maintenance and Biological Agents information of the laboratory

Key Roles & Responsibilities

   1. Ensure biosafety of BSL 1,2 laboratory & biological agents

• Participate in the execution of the IVI biosafety program with particular emphasis on research activities involving biohazardous agents, toxin, and recombinant DNA molecules, while ensuring that storage and handling of Biological Agents (HDP, LMO, toxin etc) complies with national and international biosafety requirements.
• Assist with day-to-day all laboratory operations including, but not limited to, the monitoring of authorized persons, pathogens, materials and equipment as well as the maintenance of stocks of consumables, personal protective equipment, disinfectants and other materials, while maintaining all necessary records including, but limited to, training, maintenance, validation.
• Participate in investigations of laboratory related accidents/incidents
• Participate as a member of the emergency response team

   2. Maintain lab and GCLP equipment

• Assist procurement of the equipment and materials, while coordinating maintenance and repairing service of equipment in laboratory.
• Organize equipment and biosafety trainings

Job Requirements and Qualifications

   1. Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

   2. Related Field Work Experience

• Biosafety OR safety in laboratory

   3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• Microbiology or related biological science preferred

   4. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English