Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Research Technician

Cape Fox Shared Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AAT Research Technician to support laboratory activities at Ft. Detrick. Responsibilities include generating biological aerosols, conducting assays, and maintaining laboratory standards. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with Match

Qualifications

• Experience in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 labs required.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Generate and sample biological aerosols for studies.
• Conduct clinical pathology evaluations and maintain lab space.
• Assist in data entry and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Data Collection

Clinical Pathology

Biological Aerosols

Technical Training

Telemetry Systems

Tools

ELISA

RT-PCR

Job description

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for the Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Research Technician to support a government customer at Ft. Detrick. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

The salary range for this exempt position is $75,000 - $84,000. This range is an estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting. Benefits include holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision insurance, life and disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and 401K with match. The posting remains open until filled or withdrawn.

Job Summary

The employee will support laboratory activities, including aerosol exposures and research protocol execution, data collection, and maintenance of laboratory space and equipment. Work will involve BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 labs with controlled substances.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Assist in generating and sampling biological aerosols for pathogenesis and countermeasure studies, including animal plethysmography, bacterial and viral assays. Approximate workload: 75-120 exposures/year.
2. Investigate infection events in laboratory animals, support animal protocols, and manage sample processing and study activities, in BSL-2/3/4 environments. Up to 20 protocols/year.
3. Perform assays such as ELISA, RT-PCR, cytokine analysis, and in vitro sample analysis as per protocols.
4. Conduct clinical pathology evaluations supporting animal protocols and NHP colony management.
5. Maintain laboratory space and equipment, document maintenance, replenish supplies, and assist with SOP writing and revisions to meet GLP standards.
6. Collaborate on technical training programs, demonstrate proficiency, and assist in training other staff.
7. Assemble, calibrate, test telemetry systems, troubleshoot issues, and support animal studies, with workload around 20 studies/year.
8. Operate and maintain telemetry equipment, manage inventory, and support data analysis and reporting.
9. Assist in data entry, chart and graph development, and manuscript or poster preparation. Present research findings at scientific conferences as required.
10. Maintain records per GLP and SOP standards, complete required training, and perform routine cleaning and safety checks of containment areas.
11. Provide animal support tasks, including observations, sample collection, and euthanasia, under supervision and in compliance with regulations.
12. Report safety or SOP non-compliance, coordinate task coverage, and notify leadership of restrictions.
13. Maintain CS-PRP and BPRP enrollments as required.