National Biosafety & Biocontainment Training Program Fellowship
The NBBTP is a partnership between the Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health. This is a rare opportunity for individuals seeking work in high containment facilities to receive professional training in biosafety and biocontainment at one of the foremost biomedical research centers in the world.
Please note: this is a two-year immersive training Fellowship at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. It is not a permanent, full-time job with either the US Government or the NBBTP government contractor, CDIC, Inc. Apologies for the possible confusion from the Handshake basic information page, we selected the best of the required pre-defined options.
Our website www.nbbtp.org has so much information about the Fellowship, take your time clicking around and exploring. Application packages for fellowships beginning January 8, 2020 are due August 1, 2019. Yes, you have plenty of time to email info@nbbtp.org, ask a lot of questions, visit with alumni, and decide if this one-of-a kind program is how you want to launch your biosafety career.
The NBBTP Fellowship is designed specifically for people interested in careers in high-containment. Fellows are introduced to all elements of biosafety in a high-containment setting, including basic facility management and operations protocol. The program includes traditional lectures, reading assignments, mentoring projects, and travel to off-site conferences and training sessions.
Program Eligibility: NBBTP Fellowships are available only to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or Nationals of the United States who meet all federal regulations and policies necessary for working with select agents. Fellows must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in the Life Sciences, or related academic areas, be willing to relocate to the Bethesda, MD area for two years, and be able to participate in multi-week assignments out-of-state. Additional eligibility guidelines, including information on English proficiency, are posted at: http://www.nbbtp.org/policies-and-guidelines/#ProgramEligibility.
These are the Eligibility Requirements you'll see online:
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a national of the United States
- Masters or post-graduate with academic degree(s) in microbiology, public health, medicine (human or veterinary), or other allied sciences (industrial hygiene, engineering, etc.).
- Microbiology and/or research laboratory experience combined with excellent professional performance.
- Outstanding personal, professional, and academic recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in the English language (for non-native English speakers).*
- Meets all requirements established under federal regulations and policies necessary to work with Select Agents.
- Excellent employment history.
- Participates in academic, professional, and/or civic organizations.
- Committed to the mission and vision of the NBBTP.
- Agree to background checks conducted by the NIH Department of Personnel Security and Access Control (DPSAC) and be subject to periodic behavioral health assessments conducted by the NIH Biosurety Program.
- Submit all required application materials, including references, and academic credentials by the stated deadline.
- Must be willing to relocate to the Bethesda, MD area for two years.**
- Must be able to travel to participate in multi-week assignments which may require travel and temporary duty station relocation.
Typical activities of an NBBTP Fellow include but are not limited to:
Shadowing an NIH Safety Specialist Mentor.
Conducting risk assessments.
Conducting laboratory safety surveys.
Attending didactic and/or experiential training courses.
Conducting laboratory accident investigations.
Attending conferences/workshops.
Participating in special/developmental assignments at the NIH or other institutions/agencies.
Working on applied biosafety research projects.
Attending/participating in Institutional Biosafety Committee meetings.
Attending/participating in ACUC meetings and animal facility walkthroughs
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Interested applicants should visit http://www.nbbtp.org/application/ and must complete the Fellowship Application online at http://www.nbbtp.org/application/ and submit all required materials as directed.
Resumes/CV’s are required components of the application package. However, applicants who submit resumes/CVs without the additional required application materials will not be considered. All application materials are due by 5:00 pm EST on August 1, 2019 including, resume/CV, official transcripts from the university of highest degree and references forms (http://www.nbbtp.org/reference-form/).
Two more important introductory pieces of information:
- Stipend amounts are based on the NIH IRTA scale so the approximate salary information is blank below.
- The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Email info@nbbtp.org with any questions