Biologist - Part-Time

This position reports to the Director of the Field Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The incumbent is responsible for the Biosafety, Safety, and Security Program, ensuring that research programs utilizing laboratory and/or office space adhere to standards and guidelines in biosafety, fire and natural disaster safety, radiation safety, environmental safety, equipment management, and security of the research buildings. A degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. - Conduct laboratory and office space inspections to ensure a safe research environment, including safety and security assessments.

Draft, adapt, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and program protocols; Provide recommendations, education, and training to research staff on biosafety, laboratory safety, radiation safety, and disaster response.

Inspect, audit, and evaluate compliance with safety, environmental, and equipment management protocols; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within and outside the facility, including serving on safety committees, and interact with inspectors, site visitors, and administrative staff.

D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related, in a field that is directly related to the work of this position that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first 2 years in a field that is directly related to the work of this position that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work equivalent to the total requirement of this position (e.g., 6 months of specialized experience and 1 year of post masters degree graduate education).

Project Management

Quality Management

Compliance Inspection

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., spiritual; community; student; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

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