Microbiologist (Biosafety)

United States Department of Defense • Frederick, MD

412d • $117,962 - $181,216 • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) is seeking a Microbiologist (Biosafety) to serve as the Alternate Biosafety Officer in a controlled access medical research facility. This role involves assessing risks associated with biological agents, setting policies, providing training, and advising on laboratory safety and design modifications for various biosafety levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science with relevant coursework.
• One year of specialized experience working with biocontainment conditions and precautions under which infectious agents can be safely manipulated.
• Experience inspecting Biological Safety Levels 1 through Level 4 laboratories.
• Experience assessing risk of exposure to personnel and property of biological agents.
• Experience assisting with the development of policy, procedures, and guidance that incorporate standards into Biosafety programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Alternate Biosafety Officer of a controlled access medical research facility.
• Assess risk of exposure to biological agents for personnel and property.
• Set policy and provide written guidance, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures that incorporate DoD, Army, and consensus standards into Biosafety programs.
• Provide training on laboratory safety and use of positive pressure suits (PPS) for Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) laboratories.
• Inspect and advise on design and modifications of BSL1 through BSL4 laboratories.
• Provide advice on engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate with researchers to determine empirical guidelines for safe research with biological agents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree