Aerobiology Research Assistant - Lab Innovation & Impact

Battelle National Biodefense Inst; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle National Biodefense Institute’s NBACC invites a Research Assistant, Aerobiology at Fort Detrick, MD to contribute to airborne transmission studies and to the evaluation of new sampling technologies. You will work within cross-functional teams to support biodefense research and ensure meticulous record-keeping in a high containment environment.

This entry-level role emphasizes laboratory operations, data analysis, and SOP development, with emphasis on safety, quality, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a scientific or engineering discipline and 0–4 years of related experience.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of laboratory test systems and equipment. Familiarity with aerosol generation and sampling.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications; organization and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supports studies on airborne transmission and evaluation of sampling technologies.
• Contributes to cross-functional research teams.
• Performs routine tasks under close supervision and maintains proper records.
• Participates in writing/updating SOPs and forms to improve NBACC’s services.
• Identifies departures from the Quality Management System and initiates investigations.

Skills

Statistics

3D printing

Data analysis (Python/R)

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor of Science in a scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

Aerosol generation equipment

Air flow measurement

Particle size measurement

Job description

Battelle National Biodefense Institute’s NBACC invites a Research Assistant, Aerobiology at Fort Detrick, MD to contribute to airborne transmission studies and to the evaluation of new sampling technologies. You will work within cross-functional teams to support biodefense research and ensure meticulous record-keeping in a high containment environment.

This entry-level role emphasizes laboratory operations, data analysis, and SOP development, with emphasis on safety, quality, and collaboration