diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
index c0443315581f..9bb698a613e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
@@ -1815,7 +1815,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	desc = "A heavily modified syringe gun which is capable of synthesizing its own chemical darts using input reagents. Can hold 100u of reagents."
 	item = /obj/item/gun/chem
 	cost = 12
-	restricted_roles = list("Chemist", "Chief Medical Officer")
+	restricted_roles = list("Chemist", "Chief Medical Officer", "Virologist")
 
 /datum/uplink_item/role_restricted/reverse_bear_trap
 	name = "Reverse Bear Trap"