Respiratory Protection Systems Technician

NCSL International; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Respiratory Testing Technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to support the DEVCOM CBC mission. You will operate and maintain filtration systems, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with investigators to enhance lab productivity.

Qualified candidates have a chemistry-related background with 2+ years of relevant experience or a strong high school record with 4+ years in respiratory testing. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in chemistry or closely related field with 2+ years of experience or High school diploma/equivalent with 4+ years of prior relevant experience in filter testing and respiratory protection.
• Experience with safe usage of filter leak test equipment and chemical monitoring equipment.
• Understanding of health science and/or engineering principles related to respiratory systems.

Responsibilities

• Equipment setup, systemization, operation and maintenance of chemical and biological filtration systems including HEPA and HEGA.
• Testing support for Automated Metabolic Breathing simulator and other respiratory protection systems.
• Calibration and verification testing of chemical laboratory equipment and sensors.
• Assess chemical monitoring data to support respiratory protection testing.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators to drive daily laboratory operations and improve efficiency.

Skills

Filtration systems

HEPA/HEGA

Respiratory testing

Calibration

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry

High school diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

MINICAMS

DAAMS

Gas chromatography

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Respiratory Testing Technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to support the DEVCOM CBC mission. You will operate and maintain filtration systems, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with investigators to enhance lab productivity.

Qualified candidates have a chemistry-related background with 2+ years of relevant experience or a strong high school record with 4+ years in respiratory testing. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility required.