Senior Biology Specialist
virtual vocationsNew York, NY
Senior Biology Specialist
Research and Development in BiotechnologyBiological Product ManufacturingIn-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
To support a pioneering technology company in AI safety, the full-time Senior Biology Specialist will evaluate complex biological escalations, mentor Junior Specialists, and produce high-fidelity labels for automated safety classifiers in a remote environment.
Key responsibilities:
Review and adjudicate high-severity biological cases across priority biosecurity risk vectors
Apply advanced scientific reasoning to distinguish between legitimate research and actionable biological threats
Perform quality assurance on casework by Junior Specialists and lead calibration sessions for consistencyRequired qualificationsAdvanced Degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline
5+ years of professional experience in biodefense, biosecurity policy, or BSL-3 laboratory operations
Deep technical familiarity with high-consequence pathogens and toxin production pathways
Proven ability to discern benign scientific inquiries from illicit activities
Strong technical writing skills for summarizing complex microbiological mechanisms
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Level
Senior L5
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Biological Technicians
Industry
Research and Development in Biotechnology
Posted
2 days ago