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Biological Science Specialist

This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Services (ARS), National Bio And Agro-Defense Facility located in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will participate with the Select Agent Program Specialist in the planning, implementation, coordination, and integration of all NBAF Select Agent Program (SAP) activities pertaining to compliance with the regulations governing the possession, use, and transfer of Select Agents and Toxins.

Control number

880656900

USAJOBS control number

Status

active

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Agency

Agricultural Research Service

AG

Compensation

$74,678 - $116,362

Per Year

Open / close

Aug 14, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026

1 reported openings

History

1

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Source

USAJOBS

Last imported Aug 19, 2026, 6:23 PM

Overview

Organization

Agricultural Research Service

Department / subagency

Department of Agriculture | National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Quality and Select Agent Program

Location

Manhattan, Kansas, KS

This announcement lists a specific duty location.

Schedule / appointment

1 | 15317

Service type

01

This job is open to

fed-transition, public

Clearance level

Other / non-clearance review | Source: Other

Clearance requirement

Requirement unclear
Must currently hold: Not stated
Must be able to obtain: Not stated

Drug test / suitability

Drug test: Yes
Suitability review: Yes

Polygraph

Not stated

Travel / relocation

1

Remote / telework

Remote: No / not specified
Telework eligible: Yes

Grades

GS | 11 to 12

Tracking history

First seen Aug 14, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last seen Aug 19, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last imported Aug 19, 2026, 6:23 PM

Change history

1 stored snapshots

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Captured Aug 14, 2026, 7:14 PM

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Salary: $74,678 - $116,362

Dates: Aug 14, 2026 to Aug 24, 2026

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Arrangement: Telework

This job is open to

fed-transition, public