Piper Companies · 17 hours ago
Research Lab Tech 4 – Aerosol & Animal Research
Fort Detrick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrPiper Companies is seeking a Research Lab Tech 4 to support aerosol exposure and animal research activities at a high-containment research facility. This role involves executing laboratory studies, maintaining regulated laboratory environments, and providing technical support for various research protocols.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols in support of pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies, including animal plethysmography, aerosol supervision, assaying, and decontaminations (approximately 75–120 aerosol exposures per year)
Support animal research protocols conducted in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories by assisting with study preparation, scheduling, sample processing, aliquoting, inactivation, and study documentation (up to 20 protocols per year)
Perform laboratory assays including viral and bacterial stock characterization, plating assays, ELISA, RT-PCR, microarray, cytokine analysis, and related in vitro analyses
Perform clinical pathology evaluations such as hematology, clinical chemistry, and coagulation analyses in support of approved animal studies and colony management
Provide technical support for animal protocols, including animal observations, physicals, sample collection, and euthanasia, following completion of required training and in compliance with IACUC and GLP standards
Assemble, calibrate, operate, test, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry systems used in GLP animal studies; support approximately 20 research studies per year and maintain 15–25 validated systems annually
Operate and assist in maintaining telemetry platforms (e.g., DSI, Stellar, NOTOCORD) in a validated state; maintain telemetry data integrity, storage, backup, and assist with data tabulation and analysis
Maintain laboratory spaces and equipment, including documentation of maintenance, calibration, and validation activities in accordance with USAMRIID SOPs and GLP requirements
Assist with writing, reviewing, and revising SOPs and associated risk assessments; support regulatory audits and completion of CAPAs within required timelines
Assist with the development and delivery of technical training programs and, once qualified, support training of other technical staff
Complete all required annual technical, safety, and GLP training; report safety concerns or SOP non-compliance in accordance with applicable regulations
Assist facility supervisors with routine suite operations, cleaning, safety checks, and documentation
Maintain required participation in CS‑PRP and BPRP programs in accordance with contract requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Animal Science, or a related scientific field
Hands-on experience in laboratory research, animal research support, or regulated laboratory environments
Willingness and ability to work in BSL‑2, BSL‑3, and BSL‑4 laboratory settings and to complete extensive technical and safety training
Ability to follow detailed protocols, maintain accurate documentation, and work in compliance-driven environments
Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams
Ability to obtain and maintain CS‑PRP and BPRP enrollment
Preferred
Experience with telemetry systems, animal research, GLP environments, or SOP documentation is preferred but not required
Benefits
CIGNA Medical
Dental
Vision
401k through ADP
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
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Funding
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Justin Jordan
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