Piper Companies · 1 day ago
Engineering Lab Tech 4 - Engineering Technical Support
Fort Detrick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrPiper Companies is seeking an Engineering Lab Tech 4 to provide engineering technical support for aerosol exposure research at a high‑containment government laboratory. This role involves performing aerosol exposures and assisting with the design, testing, certification, and maintenance of aerosol exposure equipment while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.
Management Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering support for aerosol exposure systems, including design, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies, including assisting with and supervising aerosol exposures
Perform animal plethysmography and provide aerosol supervision during in vivo studies conducted under IACUC authority
Conduct approximately 75–120 aerosol exposures per year in BSL‑2, BSL‑3, and BSL‑4 laboratory environments under the guidance of a Study PI
Assemble, test, and document aerosol systems in a non‑containment shop area, including maintaining a dedicated equipment notebook for each system
Coordinate review of assembled aerosol systems with AAT leadership prior to movement into containment
Move aerosol systems into Class III biosafety cabinets, perform testing, and document results in compliance with GLP and USAMRIID SOPs
Calibrate, validate, and certify approximately 8–12 aerosol systems annually
Perform and supervise biological decontamination of Class III biosafety cabinets following aerosol exposures (approximately 75–120 decontaminations per year)
Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets and transporters, supporting approximately 12–15 units per year
Assist with the writing, revision, and review of SOPs to meet GLP requirements (typically 10–15 SOPs per year)
Maintain accurate records for all laboratory activities, maintenance, and certifications in accordance with GLP standards and institutional procedures
Attend required internal training provided by qualified AAT staff and participate in external training as determined by the government
Collaborate with AAT leadership to support the development and implementation of an AAT technical training program and assist in training other technical staff once qualified
Complete annual GLP training and maintain all required documentation
Promptly report any safety concerns or SOP non‑compliance in accordance with applicable guidance and regulations
Maintain active enrollment in the Chemical Surety Personnel Reliability Program (CS‑PRP) and Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) in accordance with contract requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering or scientific discipline
Experience supporting laboratory or aerosol systems, including equipment assembly, maintenance, calibration, or troubleshooting
Familiarity with GLP standards, IACUC protocols, and highly regulated laboratory environments preferred
Experience or willingness to work in BSL‑2, BSL‑3, and BSL‑4 containment laboratories
Strong technical documentation and SOP writing skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to meet and maintain CS‑PRP and BPRP requirements and comply with all safety, reliability, and regulatory standards
Benefits
CIGNA Medical
Dental
Vision
401k through ADP
Sick time 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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