AAT Engineering Technician

Title: AAT Engineering Technician

Location: Frederick, MD

Status: Full Time

Travel: <10%

Salary Range: $50,100 - $90,900

Position Summary:

USAMRIID, located at Fort Detrick, Maryland, works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. This includes conducting Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation (RDTE) of medical countermeasure against biological threats and the safety, quality assurance, project management, and core support required for these research activities.

The AAT Engineering Technician shall provide mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering support by performing aerosol exposures and facilitating the design and maintenance of aerosol exposure equipment. Test and assist with the design of new equipment, support the execution scientific studies, analyze data, and maintain AAT laboratory space and equipment. Assist in the training of other technical staff as assigned.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Generate, characterize and sample biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies against biothreat agents. This shall include animal plethysmography, aerosol supervision and assisting. All laboratory tasks shall be conducted under the guidance of a study PI and if applicable, under the authority of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and in compliance with GLP standards. Studies shall be conducted in a BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratory environment. Workload is approximately 75 - 120 aerosol exposures per year.
• Assist with SOP writing, revision and review to meet GLP requirements. Workload is typically ten (10) to fifteen (15) SOPs per year.
• Assemble, maintain and troubleshoot aerosol systems. Aerosol systems shall be assembled, tested and the testing documented in a non-containment shop area. A corresponding equipment notebook is required for each assembled system and shall be provided to AAT leadership for review prior to moving the system into containment. Aerosol systems shall be moved into the containment Class III biosafety cabinet, tested and the testing documented. All equipment maintenance shall be recorded and documented IAW USAMRIID SOPs and in compliance with GLP standards. Calibrate, validate, and certify approximately eight (8) to twelve (12) systems per year.
• Perform and supervise biological decontamination procedures for Class III biosafety cabinets post-aerosol. Typical workload is approximately 75 - 120 decontaminations per year.
• Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets IAW USAMRIID SOPs and GLP standards. Typical workload is approximately twelve (12) to fifteen (15) Class III biosafety cabinets and transporters.
• Coordinate and collaborate with AAT leadership and personnel to assist in the development and continuation of the AAT technical training program. Demonstrate proficiency in required tasks, and once qualified by AAT leadership, assist in the training of other technical staff as assigned.
• Assist with entering of research data into appropriate formats and the development of charts and graphs as required. Assist in the preparation of manuscripts or posters relating to their research efforts. If determined by the government, the Present research findings at one scientific conference per year, which may require local or CONUS travel. Present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested.
• Complete annual GLP training and maintain records at that standard IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
• Complete required training as assigned in RIID-Train and by AAT Leadership. Maintain training records IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs. Attend training with external sources, which may require local or CONUS travel.
• Timely report observations of safety or standard operating procedure non-compliance IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs, guidance and regulations.
• Cross-train and assist with laboratory technician support as needed. This includes but is not limited to execution of bacterial and viral assays, sample processing, aliquoting and inactivation, providing animal clinical pathology support, and assisting with telemetry operations. Attendance is required at scheduled trainings provided by qualified AAT staff.
• Perform weekly/monthly details of Building 1412 BSL-3 change rooms, showers, and assigned containment areas. Details include cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensuring equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs. Provide completed record of weekly details to AAT Leadership by the end of each week.
• Perform weekly/monthly details of Building 1412 BSL-2 assigned laboratories. Details include cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensuring equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
• Promptly notify TPOC and AAT Leadership if restricted from containment and provide anticipated length of restriction for scheduling purposes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience, Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• 5 years of relevant aerosol experience.
• Working knowledge of aerosol generating platforms and ancillary equipment to include aerodynamic particle sizers, aerosol nebulizers, aerosol collection devices, and various plenums.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Active Secret clearance preferred.
• Must be eligible to enroll in the BPRP and CS-PRP programs.
• Active BPRP and/or CS-PRP status preferred.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment

Physical Demands:

• May lift up to 25lbs

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Dciscount Program, and more!

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Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other legal protected status.

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders, and their Descendants.

Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check.

The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Salary : $50,100 - $90,900