Biology Specialist

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $80k - $105k / year

⏰ Full Time

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TaskUs

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2008

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

📣 Marketing

💰 Private Equity Round on 2018-08

Healthcare • Logistics • Marketing

TaskUs is a business process outsourcing company that provides digital transformation and technology services to various industries. They offer services including digital customer experience, trust and safety, learning as a service, sales outsourcing, and consulting. TaskUs also specializes in compliance and managing financial crimes, as well as offering AI and data services through their GenAI platform. The company is globally recognized for its high-performance teams, cutting-edge technology, and comprehensive solutions that support industries like entertainment and gaming, financial services, healthcare, social media, retail, and eCommerce.

📋 Description

• Conduct first-line evaluation of automated detection flags across critical biological threat vectors • Review sourcing and acquisition of Tier 1 select agents and high-consequence pathogens • Evaluate genetic modifications enhancing virulence, transmissibility, or immune evasion • Review production, scaled culturing, fermentation, and purification protocols • Review formulation, aerosolization, stabilization, and dissemination techniques • Distinguish legitimate scientific work from requests seeking actionable weaponization or harm pathways • Apply policy-aligned classification labels to adjudicated cases to support automated safety classifiers • Review life-science literature, genomic databases, and biosecurity guidelines • Verify whether flagged queries involve restricted agents or novel dual-use risks • Document findings and prepare case handoffs for ambiguous, high-risk, or boundary cases • Participate in calibration sessions and integrate feedback for uniform labeling precision • Review flagged prompts and scientific inquiries related to dangerous biological agents, toxin extraction, and synthetic biology protocols

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate-level degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Synthetic Biology, Biosecurity, or a directly related life-sciences discipline • 1–3 years of practical laboratory, research, or analytical experience in a biological discipline or biosecurity setting; graduate research experience applies • Solid understanding of virological and microbiological fundamentals • Knowledge of containment protocols (BSL-2+) • Knowledge of basic gene synthesis/CRISPR workflows and pathogen handling • Strong written English communication and ability to articulate scientific reasoning concisely in case logs • Based in the United States with unrestricted work authorization • Texas residency preferred • Exposure to the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) or international biosecurity frameworks is nice to have • Academic or professional background in biodefense, public health surveillance, or dual-use research of concern (DURC) is nice to have • Experience with DNA synthesis screening protocols or computational biology tools is nice to have • Familiarity with large language models, prompt engineering, or AI safety concepts is nice to have • Active or previously held U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or higher) is nice to have • Selected candidates may be subject to client-directed insider-threat screening, background checks, and academic credential verification prior to and during engagement

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive industry salaries • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays • Inclusive environment and positive impact on the community • Internal mobility and professional growth opportunities • Possible rotational shift or occasional weekend/holiday coverage to maintain operational review timelines