Emory University · 3 months ago
Engineer, High Containment Lab - Campus Services
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Engineer for High Containment Lab is responsible for engineering oversight of high containment laboratory systems and ensuring that laboratories are properly maintained and compliant with safety standards.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for engineering oversight of high containment laboratory systems (Biosafety Safety Level 3 and Animal Biosafety Level 3) as well as engineering and controls for Biosafety Level 2 laboratories
Responsible for evaluation of engineering control systems, coordinating with University entities to assure laboratories are properly maintained, participating in laboratory design review, construction oversight, and commissioning assistance
Develops a consistent management routine to review the BAS controls graphics and fault detection programs to look for potential disruption in functions
Reviews and advises FM team related to Preventative Maintenance tasks for each lab
Reviews completed PMs for adequacy and timeliness
Tracks repairs of equipment and systems
Coordinates FM activities related to the annual maintenance shutdown for high containment labs
Maintains detailed and accurate project records including testing protocols, trend data, and reports
Works to support rational and beneficial energy conservation in lab HVAC operations
Collaborates with members of the Emory community including Environmental Health and Safety, School of Medicine, Emory College and Facilities Management staff
Provides technical assistance to Emory National Primate Center and Emory University Hospital related to labs and ventilation strategies as requested
Serves on relevant University research related committees including Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in engineering or lab related science degree from an ABET accredited program and ten years of related work experience
General knowledge of building codes and state and federal regulations
Working knowledge of laboratory design and Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
Required to wear personal protective equipment where necessary
Preferred
A Professional Engineer license in the State of Georgia
Active membership of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) organization, both Georgia Chapter and National organization
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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