Safety Technician

Summary This position is located within Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, National Biological and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will participate in various biosafety activities ensuring biocontainment units are in compliance with applicable regulations. In addition, you will participate in matters pertaining to ventilation, structural integrity, or biological containment in order to maintain proper facilities for research and/or diagnostics. Responsibilities Participates in matters pertaining to ventilation, structural integrity, and/or biological containment in order to maintain proper facilities for research and/or diagnostics. Participates in the operational and preventive maintenance programs to coincide with biocontainment requirements, biorisk and occupational health and safety, environmental regulations, and operational procedures. Tests and certifies HVAC HEPA filters. Conducts gaseous (or alternative) sterilization/decontamination of c...