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Biotechnology Specialist
Agricultural Research Service · Posted 70 days ago
On-site Manhattan, KS $90K – $164K Apply by Aug 4, 2026 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Plains Area (PA), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Manhattan, KS. The incumbent is responsible for developing and evaluating the bioprocesses related to detection, diagnostics, and veterinary medical countermeasures to high-consequence veterinary pathogens such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus and African Swine Fever Virus.
What You'll Do
- →Maintain and scale cell cultures, including transferring adherent cells to suspension lines.
- →Develop upstream and downstream processes for vaccines and biologics using bioreactors up to 200 L.
- →Perform bioreactor runs, optimization, antigen concentration, and formulation of candidate countermeasures.
- →Perform data analysis, apply Quality by Design (QbD) principles, and evaluate results for suitability and accuracy.
- →Maintain and calibrate moderately complex laboratory instruments and bioprocessing systems.
- →Ensure compliance with select agent rules, biosafety requirements (BSL-2/3/4), and OSHA standards.
- →Support research projects aligned with NP 103.
- →Assist with editing reports, drafting scientific content, and preparing data for publications, presentations, and regulatory submissions.
- →Support patenting, invention disclosures, and other tech-transfer documentation.
- →Apply OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, select agent regulations, and biosafety practices (BSL-2/3/4).
- →Follow national/international policies regarding veterinary countermeasures, IP, dual-use research, and international exchange.
Requirements
- ✓Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 071d6a9e-b0bd-41ec-ac91-7952440a544a
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