Biocontainment Systems Technician

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service in Manhattan, KS seeks a biosafety technician to help ensure that biocontainment labs, equipment, and facilities meet applicable biosafety regulations and best practices.

The role involves assisting in inspections, preventive maintenance, testing, and certification of HVAC systems, HEPA filtration, and containment devices, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and compliance in a high-containment environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biocontainment systems and compliance requirements.
• Experience inspecting HVAC devices and HEPA filters.
• Ability to follow biosafety protocols and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection and preventive maintenance of containment systems.
• Test and certify HVAC devices and HEPA filtration.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory audits.
• Support safety and PPE procedures.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Biosafety systems

HEPA filtration

PPE protocols

Tools

Biosafety cabinets

HEPA filters

Containment systems

Job description

The Agricultural Research Service in Manhattan, KS seeks a biosafety technician to help ensure that biocontainment labs, equipment, and facilities meet applicable biosafety regulations and best practices.

The role involves assisting in inspections, preventive maintenance, testing, and certification of HVAC systems, HEPA filtration, and containment devices, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and compliance in a high-containment environment.