Supervisory Microbiologist

Biorisk Management Unit Duties

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 systems.

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.