Biocontainment Utilities Technician

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS, within the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The incumbent serves as an effluent decontamination system (EDS) operations, maintenance and repair mechanic, working under biosafety and PPE protocols.

Responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and repairing EDS equipment, following safety guidelines to prevent contamination, and collaborating with team members to ensure continuous, safe

Qualifications

• Experience with utility systems repair in controlled facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair effluent decontamination systems (EDS) within NBAF.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor settings, following PPE and biosafety rules.
• Assist with inspections and basic diagnostics to ensure continuous biocontainment operations.

Job description

This position is located at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS, within the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The incumbent serves as an effluent decontamination system (EDS) operations, maintenance and repair mechanic, working under biosafety and PPE protocols.

Responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and repairing EDS equipment, following safety guidelines to prevent contamination, and collaborating with team members to ensure continuous, safe