AAT Engineering Technician

About the Position

At Geneva, we are always on the search for top talent. While this role is not associated with a current opening, one may become available in the near future. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you could be contacted for this role or similar, at anytime.

The Geneva Foundation is possibly looking for a(n) AAT Engineering Technician to provide research support administration services in Frederick, MD.

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.
• Assist with SOP writing, revision and review to meet GLP requirements.
• 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.
• Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets IAW USAMRIID SOPs and GLP standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with AAT leadership and personnel to assist in the development and continuation of the AAT technical training program. Shall 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, shall present research findings at one scientific conference per year, which may require local or CONUS travel. Shall 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. Shall maintain training records IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs. If determined by the government, shall attend training with external sources, which may require local or CONUS travel.
• Report observations of safety or standard operating procedure non-compliance IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs, guidance and regulations in a timely manner.
• 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. Shall 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.
• Shall promptly notify TPOC and AAT Leadership if restricted from containment and provide anticipated length of restriction for scheduling purposes.
• CS-PRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.
• BPRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering or relevant subject required
• 3-5 years of bioengineering or other relevant experience required
• At least 1 year of experience working in a BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratory environment
• 1-2 years of experience working with biological aerosols
• At least 1 year of experience troubleshooting aerosol systems
• CS-PRP and BPRP enrollment highly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000