Carrie Smith, PhD, Rbp, Cbsp
About Carrie Smith, PhD, Rbp, Cbsp
Carrie Smith, PhD, Rbp, Cbsp, serves as the Biological Safety Officer and Alternate Responsible Official at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she manages the select agent program and oversees the biosafety program for wildlife disease research.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Carrie Smith serves as the Biological Safety Officer and Alternate Responsible Official at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2017. In this role, she manages the select agent program at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center, which involves oversight of highly regulated biological agents. She is responsible for the oversight of the biosafety program at the center, which is the only facility in the U.S. dedicated to wildlife disease detection, control, and prevention. Her work ensures compliance with safety regulations and promotes safe practices in biological research.
Previous Experience in Academia
Carrie Smith has extensive experience in academic institutions. She worked at Oklahoma State University as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2007 to 2009. Following this, she served as a Biological Safety Officer and Alternate Responsible Official at the same university from 2009 to 2012. She then joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she held the position of Risk Management Specialist, Sr. from 2012 to 2014, and later worked as a Biological Safety Trainer from 2014 to 2017. Her roles in these institutions focused on biosafety and risk management.
Educational Background
Carrie Smith earned her Ph.D. in Genetics from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Delaware from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in biological safety and risk management in research settings.
Expertise in Biological Safety
Carrie Smith possesses specialized knowledge in biological safety and risk management. Her experience includes managing biosafety programs and training personnel in safe laboratory practices. At USGS, she oversees a program that involves highly regulated biological agents, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Her expertise contributes to the safety and effectiveness of research conducted in wildlife health.