Lead Microbiologist, Biosafety & BSL-3/4 Operations

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Manhattan (KS); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

USDA Agricultural Research Service NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a biosafety operations specialist to lead biosafety and biosecurity initiatives, provide training, and maintain critical laboratory infrastructure to support scientific research.

The role requires specialized experience with BSL-3/BSL-4 containment, validation of autoclaves and decontamination systems, and performing risk assessments and incident investigations to ensure safe, compliant lab operations at NBAF.

Formación

• Specialized experience with BSL-3/BSL-4 containment programs.
• Experience validating autoclaves, tissue autoclaves, and decontamination systems.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and incident investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Support leadership and operational biosafety and biosecurity in NBAF.
• Provide training and written instructions for safe lab operation.

Conocimientos

BSL-3 containment operations

BSL-4 containment operations

Autoclave validation

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Descripción del empleo

USDA Agricultural Research Service NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a biosafety operations specialist to lead biosafety and biosecurity initiatives, provide training, and maintain critical laboratory infrastructure to support scientific research.

The role requires specialized experience with BSL-3/BSL-4 containment, validation of autoclaves and decontamination systems, and performing risk assessments and incident investigations to ensure safe, compliant lab operations at NBAF.