AAT Engineering Technician

The Geneva Foundation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled AAT Engineering Technician to join their team in Frederick, MD. This role involves supporting vital research initiatives by generating and characterizing biological aerosols, maintaining laboratory systems, and ensuring compliance with GLP standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioengineering, experience in biosafety labs, and a passion for advancing scientific research. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the field of research services, where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking studies and innovations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in biosafety labs.
• Experience troubleshooting aerosol systems and maintaining lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Generate and sample biological aerosols for research studies.
• Assist with SOP writing and maintain laboratory compliance.
• Perform and supervise decontamination procedures in biosafety cabinets.

Skills

Biological Aerosols

SOP Writing

Laboratory Maintenance

Data Entry

Technical Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering

Tools

Aerosol Systems

Class III Biosafety Cabinets

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Responsibilities

• Generate, characterize and sample biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies against biothreat agents. This includes animal plethysmography, aerosol supervision, and assistance. All laboratory tasks shall be conducted under the guidance of a study PI and in compliance with GLP standards, in BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 environments.
• Assist with SOP writing, revision, and review to meet GLP requirements.
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot aerosol systems, documenting all activities. Calibrate, validate, and certify approximately 8-12 systems per year.
• Perform and supervise biological decontamination procedures for Class III biosafety cabinets post-aerosol.
• Certify and maintain Class III biosafety cabinets according to SOPs and standards.
• Collaborate with AAT leadership to develop and continue technical training programs. Demonstrate proficiency and assist in training other staff.
• Assist with data entry, chart and graph development, and manuscript or poster preparation. Present research findings at scientific conferences as required.
• Complete annual GLP training and maintain records accordingly.
• Complete required training in RIID-Train and other programs, maintaining records and attending external training if required.
• Report safety or SOP non-compliance promptly.
• Cross-train and assist with laboratory technician tasks, including assays, sample processing, and telemetry operations.
• Perform weekly/monthly cleaning and maintenance of containment areas and laboratories, documenting all activities.
• Notify leadership of containment restrictions and maintain CS-PRP and BPRP enrollment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering or relevant field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 labs.
• 1-2 years working with biological aerosols.
• Experience troubleshooting aerosol systems.
• CS-PRP and BPRP enrollment preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Research Services