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Technical Threat Investigator, CBRN-E
Technical Threat Investigator, CBRN-E
AnthropicSan Francisco, CA / New York, NY / Washington, DC
Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness
AI safety & policy
Full-time
Biosecurity & pandemic preparedness
AI safety & policy
Full-time
Salary
$230,000 $290,000 USD
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Description
Investigate and disrupt misuse of AI systems for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives threats.
  • Detect and investigate CBRN-E misuse, including weapons, pathogens, toxins, and threats to people, infrastructure, or the environment
  • Use SQL, Python, and other tools to analyze datasets, trace user behavior, and identify sophisticated threat actors
  • Develop detection methods, abuse signals, and tracking strategies tailored to dual-use research concerns
  • Produce actionable intelligence on attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Visa sponsorship available, though not every role or candidate can be successfully sponsored
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