AAT Engineering Technician

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AAT Engineering Technician to provide research support administration services for our government customer in Frederick, MD. In this role you will generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies against biothreat agents.

Regular hours of work with the possibility of Weekends or extra weekly hours if needed.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols, including animal plethysmography and aerosol supervision, under the guidance of a study PI and in compliance with IACUC and GLP standards (75-120 aerosol exposures per year).
• Assist with SOP writing, revision, and review to meet GLP requirements (10-15 SOPs per year).
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot aerosol systems, including calibration, validation, and certification (8-12 systems per year).
• Perform and supervise biological decontamination procedures for Class III biosafety cabinets (75-120 decontaminations per year).
• Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets (12-15 cabinets and transporters per year).
• Coordinate and collaborate with AAT leadership to develop and continue the AAT technical training program, and assist in training other technical staff.
• Enter research data into appropriate formats, develop charts and graphs, and assist in preparing manuscripts or posters for scientific conferences.
• Complete annual GLP training and maintain records according to regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
• Complete required training as assigned and maintain training records.
• Report observations of safety or SOP non-compliance promptly.
• Cross-train and assist with laboratory technician support, including bacterial and viral assays, sample processing, animal clinical pathology support, and telemetry operations.
• Perform weekly/monthly details of BSL-3 and BSL-2 change rooms, showers, and assigned containment areas, ensuring compliance with regulations and SOPs.
• Notify AAT Leadership if restricted from containment and provide anticipated length of restriction for scheduling purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Biomechanical, Bioelectrical, or Biochemical Engineering and 5 years of relevant aerosol experience.
• Working knowledge of aerosol generating platforms and ancillary equipment, including aerodynamic particle sizers, aerosol nebulizers, aerosol collection devices, and various plenums.
• Ability to work in high containment laboratory environments (BSL-3/BSL-4).
• Familiarity with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee guidelines.
• Experience writing SOPs.
• Experience assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting aerosol systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining a technical training program.
• Willingness to travel for offsite training with external sources.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NCAI clearance
• BPRP and CS-PRP enrollment required.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $35.05 - $61.35

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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