Product Biosafety Specialist

Pivot Bio

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Remote, United States

Posted on: 2023-03-29

Category: agritech

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Employment type:

Full time

Remote?

Yes

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

$67,000.00 - $84,000.00

About the company:

Pivot Bio is the leading nitrogen innovator providing farmers and the world with a better nitrogen for improved productivity and sustainability

About Pivot Bio:

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of fertilizers as they work to help feed the world’s growing population.

Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour.

Position: Product Biosafety Specialist

Location: Remote, United States

Pivot Bio is seeking a Regulatory Science Specialist, Biological Safety that will be an integral part of the Regulatory and Compliance Team. This individual will be primarily responsible for managing safety evaluation studies for Pivot Bio’s microbes and products. The individual will initiate and oversee safety assessments, draft reports, and findings, and be able to perform critical review of published knowledge about bacterium of interest. A strong background in clinical microbiology, bacterial toxicity and/or pathogenicity, experience in critical reading and writing will make for a great candidate. Occasional travel will be required for team/company meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities:

Liaise with internal and external partners to generate testing material to subsequently initiate and oversee completion of tests for biosafety assessment of Pivot Bio products.
Generate and/or update Pivot Bio’s written guidance(s) for product biosafety including, but not limited to, product safety data sheets (SDS), safety memos and quick reference guides.
Communicate knowledge gained from biosafety assessments of products across the Global Regulatory Policy and Registration team.
Participate in the screening of scientific literature to support microbial product biosafety and Permitting and Compliance objectives.
Provide support, as needed, of related regulatory affairs biosafety programs and projects in compliance with Pivot Bio’s policies.

Physical Demands:

Job will involve mostly office and computer-based work
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Communicating with others to exchange information.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in clinical microbiology, bacteriology, or equivalent field of study with 2 years of related work experience required.
Proven ability to critically read and interpret scientific and biosafety material.
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
Outstanding attention to detail and efficient work habits.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Provide proof of writing skills, upon request.

*Must be authorized to work in the United States

What we offer:

Competitive package in a disruptive startup
Stock options
Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
401(k) plan, 3% Match
Commuter benefits
Annual Training & Development support
Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

All remote positions and those not located in our Berkeley, Hayward or Boston locations are paid based on National Benchmark data. Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.

Hiring Compensation Range

$67,000—$84,000 USD

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