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

Cape Fox Corporation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Senior Research Technician to support government projects at Ft. Detrick. The role involves laboratory activities, data collection, and compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in aerosol studies. Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with company match

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant aerosol experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aerosol equipment and platforms necessary.

Responsibilities

• Generate and sample biological aerosols for pathogen studies.
• Conduct sample processing, storage, and assay performance.
• Mentor and train team members, develop SOPs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aerosol Equipment

Job description

Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Senior Research Technician C - (8109)

Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.

Job Title

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

Job Description

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for a Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Senior 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 $85,000 - $95,000. We offer benefits including holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision insurance, life and disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and 401K with company match. The job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Job Summary

The Employee will support laboratory activities including aerosol exposures, research protocol execution, data collection, and equipment maintenance. The role involves working in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 labs with controlled substances, requiring BPRP and CS-PRP certification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Generate and sample biological aerosols for pathogen studies, including animal plethysmography and bacterial/viral assays.
• Investigate infection events in laboratory animals, support animal protocols, and manage related paperwork and study scheduling.
• Conduct sample processing, storage, and assay performance, including ELISA, RT-PCR, and cytokine analysis.
• Perform clinical pathology evaluations such as hematology and chemistry analyses.
• Assist with data entry, charting, manuscript and poster preparation, and present research findings at scientific conferences.
• Maintain laboratory space and equipment, document maintenance, and manage supplies.
• Mentor and train team members, develop SOPs, and respond to audits and CAPAs.
• Support telemetry system assembly, calibration, troubleshooting, and data analysis for animal studies.
• Ensure data security, maintain training records, and perform routine laboratory and containment area duties.
• Provide animal support tasks as needed, including observations, sample collection, and euthanasia, under regulatory and GLP standards.
• Maintain certifications (CS-PRP, BPRP) and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory protocols.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Salary Grade

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7 years of relevant aerosol experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aerosol equipment and platforms necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to work under deadlines, handle stress, and deliver results.
• Long hours and weekends may be required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. and US citizenship required.

Cape Fox Corporation and affiliates are equal opportunity employers, providing preference to Native Americans and shareholders as per law.