Supervisory Microbiologist
This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Services (ARS), The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), located in Manhattan, Kansas. The mission is to provide leadership, subject-matter expertise, quality maintenance, and operational support in implementing biosafety, biosecurity, training and written instructions to safely operate the complex, critical laboratory infrastructure and support the execution of science research.
Applies expertise of high and maximum containment operations, biosafety, and biosecurity to develop, manage, and implement the Biorisk Management Unit max and high containment operations program.
Coordinates operations related to critical containment and decontamination systems including routine validation of sterilization programs and incident response for autoclaves, thermal tissues autoclaves, and effluent decontamination.
Performs risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and develops new and updates high and maximum containment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documents for the facility.
Serves as a recognized expert in the field of high and maximum containment operations, providing consultation and advice to international, Federal, State and local agencies.
You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on your appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Supervisory Responsibilities (EEO Statement). Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required. Drug Test Required. Special Physical Requirements/Demands. SAC and limited background investigation required for Research Leader positions. Other: Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required. Tier 3 clearance required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents, or in BSL3/BSL-4 facilities. Select Agent. Other: Participation in Occupational Medical Surveillance Program.