Lead Microbiologist - Biosafety & Containment (BSL-3/4)

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, part of the USDA Agricultural Research Services, seeks a candidate to lead containment operations programs and biosafety initiatives for high-containment labs. This role supports safety compliance and the execution of essential science research.

Qualified applicants have specialized experience at GS-13/14 levels, including implementing BSL-3/BSL-4 containment, validating autoclaves and decontamination systems, and conducting

Qualifications

• Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised.
• Qualified experience includes implementing BSL-3/BSL-4 containment programs.
• Experience includes validation activities related to autoclaves and decontamination systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead biosafety and biosecurity activities and trainings for high-containment labs.
• Provide operational support to safely operate complex laboratory infrastructure.
• Support execution of science research while maintaining safety and compliance.

Job description

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, part of the USDA Agricultural Research Services, seeks a candidate to lead containment operations programs and biosafety initiatives for high-containment labs. This role supports safety compliance and the execution of essential science research.

Qualified applicants have specialized experience at GS-13/14 levels, including implementing BSL-3/BSL-4 containment, validating autoclaves and decontamination systems, and conducting