Biosafety Animal Technician
Job in
Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, 66503, USA
Listed on 2026-05-21
Listing for:
Kansas State University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research -
Healthcare
Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Biosafety Animal Technician provides operational support for research conducted in an Animal Biosafety Level 3 Agriculture (ABSL-3
Ag) facility, including work involving livestock infected with pathogenic agents. This position supports the supervisory Animal Suite Manager in coordinating activities related to infectious disease research and food safety and food security studies.
Responsibilities include waste management, decontamination, adherence to animal welfare regulations, operational logistics, report generation, database management, and training research staff on procedures, protocols, and equipment operation. The role supports research involving both large animals (livestock) and small laboratory animals (rodents and rabbits) in BSL-3 and ABSL-3
Ag environments.
Additional duties include coordinating animal space use, assisting with animal-related technical procedures for research projects, decontaminating equipment and spaces using specialized technologies, and managing waste decontamination through alkaline hydrolysis tissue digestion systems and autoclave sterilization. The position also assists with coordination of specialized biocontainment areas used in food safety and food security studies.
The position will require work on weekends as needed to fulfill research schedules on a shared shift schedule with other employees. Total hours will not typically exceed 40/week with equivalent week days off when weekend work is necessitated.
About Us
The Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) conducts comprehensive infectious disease research focused on threats to plant, animal, and human health, including food-borne pathogens. The institute supports multidisciplinary research involving multiple pathogens and host species within a single facility.
BRI's biocontainment facilities include BSL-3, ABSL-3, and BSL-3
Ag research spaces that support infectious disease research, food safety and food security studies, and research training opportunities. The institute is also committed to training future scientists studying recurring and emerging infectious diseases.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
* Requires a High School diploma (or equivalent), two years of relevant experience, and an ALAT certification. Must complete the ALAT Certification with 14 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Veterinary technician degree, certificate
* Experience working in a biocontainment facility at biosafety level 3 biosafety level 3
Ag. AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level.
* Working knowledge of Windows-based software, including word processing and spreadsheets.
* One or more years research animal care experience involving infectious disease research projects using both large (livestock) and small lab animals.
* Experience in application of biological safety principles and practices as applicable to infectious disease research involving animals.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
* Cover Letter
* Resume
* Three professional references
Application Window
Applications close on:
June 5, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$18.86 - $25.46 hourly
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Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship:
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply.…
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