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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in biodefense and biosecurity, with a strong focus on evaluating biological threats and leading teams in high-stakes environments. Proficient in communicating complex microbiological principles and risk assessments to diverse stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Degree In Microbiology9+ Years In BiodefenseExpertise In Biosecurity PolicyExperience In BSL-3/BSL-4 OperationsProven Leadership In High-Stakes Environments
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Hard Skills
Biodefense AnalysisBiosecurity FrameworksRisk AssessmentScientific Inquiry EvaluationAutomated Bio-Classifier BenchmarkingGenetic ModificationAerosolization MechanicsDual-Use Boundary EvaluationHigh-Containment Laboratory ExperienceLife-Science Research Protocols
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationMentoringTeam LeadershipProblem-SolvingQuality Assurance
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Government Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Federal Select Agent ProgramGDMBWCExport Control RegimesPublic Health Threat SurveillanceIntelligence CommunityDoD/DTRAHHS/ASPR/BARDACDCUSAMRIID
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a specialized domain pod supporting a frontier AI research and safety company
- Act as the final escalation authority for ambiguous, high-consequence cases, complex customer appeals, and potential high-severity biological threat activity
- Establish standards for distinguishing legitimate scientific inquiry from catastrophic biological misuse
- Evaluate sourcing and acquisition of select agents and toxins, genetic modification, scaled culturing and synthesis, formulation, weaponization, and aerosolization or dispersion mechanics
- Deliver peer-reviewed ground-truth labels to validate, evaluate, and fine-tune automated AI safety and refusal classifiers
- Refine investigative playbooks and labeling taxonomies in alignment with international biological conventions and US Select Agent regulations
- Advise client policy leadership on evolving biotechnology capabilities
- Technically direct and mentor Senior and Junior Biology Specialists
- Manage review calibration and quality assurance protocols across the pod
- Prepare risk memos and executive briefings for client biosecurity leads on emerging biological risk vectors and dual-use boundaries
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced Degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Synthetic Biology, Biosecurity, or a directly related life-sciences discipline
- 9+ years of professional experience in biodefense, biosecurity policy, public health threat surveillance, biosafety (BSL-3/BSL-4 operations), or specialized CBRN analysis
- Exceptional fluency in life-science research protocols and ability to distinguish legitimate academic workflows from illicit, actionable step-by-step weaponization pathways
- Deep familiarity with national and international biosecurity frameworks, including the Federal Select Agent Program, GDM, BWC, and export control regimes
- Proven track record of technically leading a team of scientists, analysts, or intelligence specialists in high-stakes environments
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex microbiological principles and risk assessments to technical engineers, policy teams, and client executives
- Based in the United States with unrestricted work authorization
- Selected candidates may be subject to client-directed insider-threat screening, background checks, and credential verification
- Prior experience with DoD/DTRA, HHS/ASPR/BARDA, CDC, USAMRIID, or the Intelligence Community (IC) is nice to have
- Active or recent U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret / Top Secret) is nice to have
- Direct experience evaluating computational biology misuse, AI safety red-teaming, or automated bio-classifier benchmarking is nice to have
- Practical experience in high-containment laboratories (BSL-3 or BSL-4) or with DNA synthesis screening providers is nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive industry salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Inclusive environment
- Professional growth and internal mobility opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process