Senior Biosafety Facility & Operations Manager

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Athens (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Athens, Georgia seeks a facilities manager to direct biosafety and biocontainment facilities engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance within the Location Support Office.

The role requires GS-14-equivalent experience in high containment labs, budget planning, regulatory compliance, and implementing maximum-containment policies in animal disease research settings.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in operating high containment laboratories and animal facilities.
• Experience preparing budgets for maintenance and operations.
• Proficiency with regulatory requirements (Select Agent Program) and contracts for facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage biosafety and biocontainment facilities engineering and maintenance.
• Oversee buildings and grounds activities and functions.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and biosafety policies in research operations.

Skills

Facilities management

Biosafety

Biocontainment

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Facility management software

Safety programs

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Athens, Georgia seeks a facilities manager to direct biosafety and biocontainment facilities engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance within the Location Support Office.

The role requires GS-14-equivalent experience in high containment labs, budget planning, regulatory compliance, and implementing maximum-containment policies in animal disease research settings.