Biosecurity Specialist

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A biosecurity specialist develops and implements saftey procedures that ensure that a population within a region has a saftey protocol to follow should a biological emergency occur.

TRAINING/EDUCATION NEEDED

The minimum education requirement is a Master's degree. 

WHERE TO STUDY

For 2- and 4-year college and university programs across the country, visit our Where to Study page.

SALARY EXPECTATIONS

In August 2020, the median yearly salary for an engineer was $81,900, according to SimplyHired.com. For more information, visit Careers in Public Health's Biosecurity Engineer Profile.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

VIDEOS AND TESTIMONIALS

Learn what it takes to become a biosecurity specialist from Dr. David Martinson from the American Society for Microbiology.