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How much do biosafety manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for biosafety manager in Iowa is $84,537.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,599.00 and $106,005.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a biosafety manager do?

A Biosafety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing biosafety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and protect employees, the public, and the environment from biological hazards. They conduct risk assessments, develop safety protocols, provide training, and ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous materials. Additionally, they work closely with researchers, laboratory personnel, and regulatory agencies to maintain a safe working environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a biosafety manager?

To thrive as a Biosafety Manager, you need expertise in biological safety protocols, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in biology, microbiology, or a related scientific field. Familiarity with biosafety level (BSL) lab procedures, incident reporting systems, and certifications such as Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) or Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) is often important. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help ensure safety standards are understood and followed across teams. These competencies are vital for maintaining safe research environments, preventing biological hazards, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What challenges does a biosafety manager face, and how are they addressed?

Biosafety Managers often face challenges such as ensuring consistent compliance with evolving regulations, managing laboratory safety risks, and responding effectively to incidents or near-misses. Addressing these challenges typically involves regular staff training, staying current with industry standards, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization. Collaboration with lab personnel, facility management, and external regulatory agencies is a key part of proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards. By building strong communication channels and implementing clear biosafety procedures, these challenges can be effectively managed, creating a safer work environment for everyone involved.

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Infographic showing various Biosafety Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,537 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

HVAC-R Mechanic

Innovative Consulting & Management Services

Ames, IA • On-site

$31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on utility plant systems and equipment.

  • Monitor and operate central utility plant equipment to support continuous facility operations.

  • Assist with maintenance activities, document work orders, and respond to priority work to ensure safety and operational integrity.

Job description

Description:

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients.


ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it’s about delivering on our commitments.


The purpose of this position is to provide operations and maintenance support services to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Center for Animal Health’s (NCAH) in Ames, IA. The NCAH is specially designed and operated to research, perform tests and ultimately contain highly infectious diseases of livestock and wildlife species where they may be studied safely, posing no threat to the nation’s food industry or people. These positions support the central utility plant and biocontainment facilities at NCAH and may require entry into BSL-3 laboratories which require additional layers of personnel security requirements.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the position will include but not limited to:

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on utility plant systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, turbines, condensate systems, water distribution, wastewater treatment, compressed air, and emergency generators
  • Monitor and operate central utility plant equipment in support of continuous facility operations.
  • Assist with air handling and refrigeration equipment maintenance, including filter replacement, motor/fan servicing, and control adjustments.
  • Support documentation of maintenance and service work orders in the IBM Maximo CMMS system.
  • Respond to Priority 1 work to protect health and safety, safeguard research, and prevent equipment/facility damage.
  • Follow OSHA, EPA, USDA, and biosafety requirements in all maintenance activities
  • Participate in snow/weather response as part of the facilities “snow crew” when required.
  • Collaborate with NCAH staff on scheduled maintenance, system shutdowns, and repairs.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are documented and meet quality control standards.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED is the minimum education requirement
  • At least 5 years of experience in operations, maintenance, and repair of central utility plant systems and equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and troubleshoot boilers, chillers, pumps, wastewater treatment equipment, compressors, turbines, and related systems.
  • Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, including CMMS software (IBM Maximo preferred).
  • Must possess or be eligible to obtain a LincPass (federal ID credential).
  • Ability to work safely in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and USDA biosafety guidelines.
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills.
  • Must be able to work onsite full-time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) and respond to emergencies as required.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate contractor vehicles on site.

Full-time Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: $31.00/hr.


Benefits:

  • Health & Welfare Benefits based on Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 100% covered for employee
  • Life and Accidental AD&D Insurance
  • 401K Retirement plan with 3% automatic contribution
  • Generous sick and vacation leave based on SCLS


ICMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.