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ERG · 5 hours ago

Bioaerosol Engineer/Scientist

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. They are seeking a highly skilled Bioaerosol Engineer or Scientist to contribute to research, testing, evaluation, and technology development related to bioaerosols and air monitoring systems.

ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingHealth CareInformation TechnologyPublic Safety

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Support research, development, and evaluation of bioaerosol sampling, detection, and characterization technologies

Operate and maintain aerosol generation systems, sampling equipment, environmental chambers, and analytical instruments

Assist in experimental design, execution of laboratory studies, and data collection in controlled aerosol test environments

Conduct bioaerosol sample preparation, processing, culturing, and analysis using established EPA and industry protocols

Perform quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and contribute to technical reports, presentations, and documentation

Collaborate closely with EPA scientists and cross-functional onsite teams to support ongoing research goals and emerging program needs

Follow strict biosafety, chemical hygiene, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures

Contribute to troubleshooting of equipment, method refinement, and continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities

Assist project leadership in planning and coordinating cross functional testing programs

Lead individual project tasks under the direction of the project leadership team

Assist in planning and facilitating stakeholder meetings

Design and conduct controlled chamber experiments using surrogate challenge agents to assess efficacy of air treatment technologies under varied environmental and airflow conditions

Perform air sampling to quantify challenge agents in chamber and HVAC air; capture and interpret continuous monitoring data (e.g., temperature, relative humidity, particle concentration/size distribution)

Maintain operational readiness of the EPA Aerosol Test Facility (ATF), including a wind tunnel, environmental chambers, bioaerosol chamber, and associated labs

Oversee instrument repair, assembly, installation, calibration, alignment, functional verification, and coordinate vendor/manufacturer maintenance

Qualification

Aerosol scienceBioaerosol samplingEnvironmental microbiologyQuality assuranceData analysisLaboratory experienceInstrument calibrationTechnical writingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related field

Hands-on experience in aerosol science, bioaerosols, air sampling, or environmental microbiology

Familiarity with aerosol generation systems, particle counters, impactors, filters, or bioaerosol capture devices. Proven ability to design test plans, vary environmental/airflow conditions, and interpret impacts on device performance (e.g., UV, photocatalytic, portable/ducted air cleaners)

Hands-on expertise with air sampling, particle measurement/instrumentation (concentration & size distribution), sensor calibration, and data quality verification

Experience authoring and maintaining SOPs, HASP, and Data Management Plans; disciplined approach to QA/QC and traceable records

Proficiency maintaining electronic research notebooks, ensuring complete metadata capture and timely data summaries

Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills

Ability to work onsite within a federal laboratory environment and meet security/background requirements

Facility and instrumentation competence: installation, alignment, calibration, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning/documentation

Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with a track record of reports and contributions to peer-reviewed or conference outputs

Experience in writing scientific, technical, quality assurance, and health & safety documents

Extensive experience in implementing organizational quality assurance plans and quality management practices

Extensive experience in implementing client and organizational health & safety practices

Ability to pass background checks