Tamece Knowles Alfred

Tamece Knowles Alfred is an experienced professional in environmental health and safety with a robust background in biosafety and laboratory management. Currently serving as a Clinical Institutional Biosafety Committee Non-Affiliated Member at Clinical Biosafety Services since May 2017, Tamece has held multiple roles at Florida International University since June 2005, including Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Assistant Director/Biosafety Officer. Key responsibilities encompass supervision of safety units, budget management, development of compliance programs, and implementation of safety training for over 500 research and academic labs. Previous experience includes positions at the University of Florida and USDA Agricultural Research Station, focusing on microbiological research and laboratory compliance. Tamece holds a Master’s degree in Pathobiology from the University of Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.