Cape Fox Shared Services
Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Engineering Technicia
Cape Fox Shared Services, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Engineering Technician
Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health is accepting resumes for an
AAT Engineering Technician
to support the members at Fort Detrick, Maryland. This position is contingent upon contract award. Incumbents are encouraged to apply! The salary range for this exempt position is $75,000 - $84,000. Benefits include company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn. Core Duties
Provide mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering support by performing aerosol exposures and facilitating the design and maintenance of aerosol exposure equipment. Test and assist with the design of new equipment, support the execution of scientific studies, analyze data, and maintain AAT laboratory space and equipment. Assist in the training of other technical staff as assigned. Generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies against biothreat agents, including animal plethysmography and aerosol supervision. Studies are conducted in BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratories with 75–120 aerosol exposures per year. Assist with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing, revision, and review to meet Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements; typically 10–15 SOPs per year. Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot aerosol systems. Systems are assembled and tested in a non-containment shop area, documented, and reviewed before moving into containment. Maintenance is recorded following USAMRIID SOPs and GLP standards. Perform and supervise biological decontamination procedures for Class III biosafety cabinets post-aerosol, with 75–120 decontaminations per year. Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets and transporters in accordance with USAMRIID SOPs and GLP standards, with 12–15 cabinets per year. Coordinate and collaborate with AAT leadership to develop and continue the AAT technical training program. Demonstrate proficiency in required tasks and assist in training other technical staff as qualified. Enter research data into appropriate formats and develop charts and graphs as required. Prepare manuscripts or posters related to research efforts. Present findings at one scientific conference per year, with local or CONUS travel and oral or written presentations as requested. Complete annual GLP training and maintain records in compliance with USAMRIID SOPs and applicable regulations. Complete required training as assigned in RIID-Train and by AAT Leadership; attend external training as required, with local or CONUS travel. Report observations of safety or SOP non-compliance in accordance with USAMRIID SOPs, guidance, and regulations. Crosstrain and assist with laboratory technician support as needed, including bacterial and viral assays, sample processing, aliquating and inactivation, animal clinical pathology support, and telemetry operations. Attendance is required at scheduled trainings provided by qualified AAT staff. Perform weekly and monthly cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensure equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented for assigned BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories. Provide completed records to AAT Leadership by the end of each week.
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AAT Engineering Technician
to support the members at Fort Detrick, Maryland. This position is contingent upon contract award. Incumbents are encouraged to apply! The salary range for this exempt position is $75,000 - $84,000. Benefits include company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn. Core Duties
Provide mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering support by performing aerosol exposures and facilitating the design and maintenance of aerosol exposure equipment. Test and assist with the design of new equipment, support the execution of scientific studies, analyze data, and maintain AAT laboratory space and equipment. Assist in the training of other technical staff as assigned. Generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies against biothreat agents, including animal plethysmography and aerosol supervision. Studies are conducted in BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratories with 75–120 aerosol exposures per year. Assist with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing, revision, and review to meet Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements; typically 10–15 SOPs per year. Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot aerosol systems. Systems are assembled and tested in a non-containment shop area, documented, and reviewed before moving into containment. Maintenance is recorded following USAMRIID SOPs and GLP standards. Perform and supervise biological decontamination procedures for Class III biosafety cabinets post-aerosol, with 75–120 decontaminations per year. Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets and transporters in accordance with USAMRIID SOPs and GLP standards, with 12–15 cabinets per year. Coordinate and collaborate with AAT leadership to develop and continue the AAT technical training program. Demonstrate proficiency in required tasks and assist in training other technical staff as qualified. Enter research data into appropriate formats and develop charts and graphs as required. Prepare manuscripts or posters related to research efforts. Present findings at one scientific conference per year, with local or CONUS travel and oral or written presentations as requested. Complete annual GLP training and maintain records in compliance with USAMRIID SOPs and applicable regulations. Complete required training as assigned in RIID-Train and by AAT Leadership; attend external training as required, with local or CONUS travel. Report observations of safety or SOP non-compliance in accordance with USAMRIID SOPs, guidance, and regulations. Crosstrain and assist with laboratory technician support as needed, including bacterial and viral assays, sample processing, aliquating and inactivation, animal clinical pathology support, and telemetry operations. Attendance is required at scheduled trainings provided by qualified AAT staff. Perform weekly and monthly cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensure equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented for assigned BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories. Provide completed records to AAT Leadership by the end of each week.
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