As an Associate Biosafety Officer, Irene helps ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all individuals working with biohazardous materials. As part of the Biosafety/Biosecurity unit, Irene helps minimize the risks of lab-acquired illnesses and ensures proper containtment for activities involving biohazardous materials. In addition, the Biosafety/Biosecurity unit ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state or local regulations involving biohazards.
Irene also proudly manages the Compliance Officer (CO) Program. Compliance Officers are volunteers across ASU that assist EH&S to enhance safety in their individual departments or units.