Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies · 2 months ago
AAT Engineering Technician
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is a fast-growing government service provider seeking an AAT Engineering Technician to support their government customer in Fort Detrick, MD. The role involves providing mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering support for aerosol exposure equipment, conducting scientific studies, and maintaining laboratory space and equipment.
CharityCommunitiesGovernment
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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, 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. If determined by the government, 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
Crosstrain 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 AAT Leadership if restricted from containment and provide anticipated length of restriction for scheduling purposes
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biomechanical, Bioelectrical or Biochemical engineering
Must have five (5) years of relevant aerosol experience
Have a working knowledge of aerosol generating platforms and ancillary equipment to include aerodynamic particle sizers, aerosol nebulizers, aerosol collection devices, and various plenums
Must have the ability to work in high containment laboratory environments (i.e. BSL 3/BSL4)
Must be familiar 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
Travel may be required to attend offsite training with external sources
U.S. Citizen
BPRP and CS-PRP enrollment required
Must pass NACI background check
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
11 paid holidays
Company
Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies
Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is comprised of industry recognized government service firms.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Carroll
Chief Science Officer
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