Biosafety & Sterilization Technician

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service – NBAF in Manhattan, KS seeks staff to manage operational biosafety duties, ensure biocontainment compliance, and support environmental monitoring and sterilization workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory adherence, and data recording for quality control. Responsibilities include maintaining biocontainment facilities, performing sterilization and validation, and reporting findings to support continued safe operations within

Responsibilities

• Participates in operational and preventive maintenance programs to meet biocontainment requirements and safety standards.
• Performs sterilization/decontamination of contaminated equipment or facilities using gaseous or alternative methods.
• Monitors environmental conditions (humidity and temperature) and adjusts to optimize sterilization effectiveness.
• Conducts biological monitoring and analyzes assay results to verify sterilization/decontamination efficacy.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service – NBAF in Manhattan, KS seeks staff to manage operational biosafety duties, ensure biocontainment compliance, and support environmental monitoring and sterilization workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory adherence, and data recording for quality control. Responsibilities include maintaining biocontainment facilities, performing sterilization and validation, and reporting findings to support continued safe operations within