Biosafety Level II Facility Manager

Supports the Food Science and Technology Departments research microbiology laboratories. Supervise lab spaces and assist faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers. Primarily microbiology oriented, but will provide assistance with other projects with approval of the Department Head. Manage basic safety policies (maintains safety training and all other IBC records) and proper waste disposal procedures.

• B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience in food science or related area
• Effective communication in oral and written form is essential
• Ability to instruct students, staff, and faculty on proper laboratory procedures and have the ability to coordinate several projects concurrently
• Prior experience in microbiology lab
• Familiarity with basic plating and culturing procedures
• Familiarity with handling bio-safety level 2 pathogens

• BS or MS degree
• Previous laboratory experience in food science
• Experience mentoring or supervising lab work

4

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Regular

45,

40

07/19/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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