BSL-3 Contained Research Facility Specialist

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California at Davis invites applications for a Specialist who will lead the Contained Research Facility (CRF), a Biosafety Level III-Plant quarantine. This role ensures fair space allocation, coordinates maintenance and certification of infrastructure, and advises researchers on biosafety needs to meet high containment standards.

The Specialist will collaborate with research teams and extension personnel, contribute to SOP updates, and support the university's biosafety program

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree with 6+ years of experience in plant pest research in relevant fields.
• Experience conducting greenhouse and laboratory research on invasive plant pests or pest plants.
• Prior training in keeping up with changes to regulations for maintaining a BSL III-P facility and permitting plant pests.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of the Contained Research Facility (CRF), a Biosafety Level III-Plant quarantine, ensuring space is used properly and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and certification of infrastructure and equipment; advise researchers on biosafety needs.
• Collaborate with research and extension personnel, contribute to SOP updates, and support biosafety program planning.

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. degree with 6+ years of experience in plant pest research

Job description

The University of California at Davis invites applications for a Specialist who will lead the Contained Research Facility (CRF), a Biosafety Level III-Plant quarantine. This role ensures fair space allocation, coordinates maintenance and certification of infrastructure, and advises researchers on biosafety needs to meet high containment standards.

The Specialist will collaborate with research teams and extension personnel, contribute to SOP updates, and support the university's biosafety program