Piper Companies · 3 hours ago
Lab Tech IV
Fort Detrick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrPiper Companies is looking for a Lab Tech IV to join a government organization located in Fort Detrick, MD. The role involves performing aerosol exposures, assisting in the design and maintenance of aerosol equipment, and ensuring compliance with GLP standards in a high-containment laboratory environment.
Management Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform aerosol exposures and assist in the design, testing, and maintenance of aerosol equipment
Generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols to support research studies, including animal plethysmography and aerosol supervision
Conduct laboratory tasks under Study PI guidance in compliance with IACUC protocols and GLP standards
Operate in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments, supporting 75–120 aerosol exposures annually
Write, revise, and review SOPs to meet GLP requirements (10–15 annually)
Assemble, test, and troubleshoot aerosol systems; document testing and maintenance
Calibrate, validate, and certify aerosol systems (8–12 annually) per SOPs and GLP standards
Perform and supervise biological decontamination of Class III biosafety cabinets post-aerosol (75–120 annually)
Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets and transporters (12–15 annually)
Collaborate with leadership to develop technical training programs and assist in staff training
Complete annual GLP training and maintain compliance records
Report safety or SOP non-compliance per guidelines
Maintain enrollment in CS-PRP and BPRP programs as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Experience in laboratory equipment design, aerosol systems, and high-containment environments
Familiarity with GLP standards, IACUC protocols, and biosafety procedures
Strong technical writing skills for SOP development and documentation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a regulated research setting
Willingness to undergo required certifications, including CS-PRP and BPRP enrollment
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Secret clearance preferred (sponsorship available)
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical/Dental/Vision
401K
Sick Leave as Required by Law
Company
Piper Companies
At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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