QUT is seeking a community member to join the Biosafety Committee (UBC) to further support the research and teaching activities of the University.

This is a great opportunity to contribute your knowledge and expertise to the world of research at QUT.

The membership of the University Biosafety Committee is constituted in accordance with the requirements of the Gene Technology Act 2000, Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (Cth) and corresponding Queensland legislation.

About UBC

The UBC’s primary responsibility is to ensure, as far as practicable, that potentially hazardous biological research and teaching is conducted under controlled conditions and is carried out in a way that staff and students, the public and the environment are protected.

About the role

Each member of the UBC plays an important role in ensuring that the high-quality teaching and research conducted at QUT is carried out in a safe way. Members are responsible for actively contributing to the functioning of the UBC, for example, through the review of applications, provision of advice, constructive criticism and expert commentary.

About You

As an independent member free from any business or other relationship with QUT who:

• Ability to interpret legislation and policy.
• Can assess actual/potential risk.
• Is familiar with research activities.
• Can attend the scheduled meetings (x8 per year)
• Review applications and make recommendations regarding the acceptability of the activities being undertaking at QUT.
• Maintain confidentiality of the committee’s proceedings

Benefits

As a member of UBC you will receive the following benefits:

• An Honorarium to support costs you incur associated with performing your role and attending meetings.
• Refreshments at in-person meetings
• Training support for your role as a UBC member
• The opportunity to understand the research and teaching activities being performed at QUT
• Access to the resources of the QUT University libraries

How to Apply

If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in, please click 'Apply Now'.

For further information please contact Ms Jaclyn Hawdon, Senior Biosafety Officer: 

Ms Jaclyn Hawdon

Senior Biosafety Officer

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity

Queensland University of Technology

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Biosafety Committee Community enquiry via EthicalJobs.