BSL-3 High-Containment Lab Manager

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for a High-Containment Facility Manager within the DHVI at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute. This role oversees daily operations of the BSL-3 laboratory, ensures SOP compliance, leads training, budgeting, and program development to support infectious disease research.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and 5–7 years of related experience, with strong biosafety and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, virology, or related scientific field.
• 5–7 years of related experience in high containment or biosafety facilities.
• Strong communication and writing skills for safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient day-to-day operations of the high containment laboratory facility.
• Train research staff to utilize the BSL-3 facility and ensure SOP compliance.
• Direct supervision of safety and facility staff; manage access and scheduling.

Skills

Biosafety expertise

BSL-3 compliance

Facilities management

Supply chain & logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/microbiology/virology/related field

Job description

Duke University invites applications for a High-Containment Facility Manager within the DHVI at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute. This role oversees daily operations of the BSL-3 laboratory, ensures SOP compliance, leads training, budgeting, and program development to support infectious disease research.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and 5–7 years of related experience, with strong biosafety and project-management skills.