Respiratory Testing Technician

Leidos Inc; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, seeks a Respiratory Testing Technician to support DEVCOM CBC by operating and maintaining HEPA/HEGA filtration systems and respiratory monitoring equipment used in chemical and biological testing.

You will calibrate instruments, analyze monitoring data, and collaborate with principal investigators to drive lab operations, improve experimental reliability, and advance respiratory protection solutions for warfighters.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or related field with 2+ years experience, or HS diploma with 4+ years in filter testing.
• Experience with filter leak test equipment and chemical monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of health science or engineering principles related to respiratory systems.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related sciences.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain chemical/biological filtration systems incl HEPA/HEGA.
• Test Automated Metabolic Breathing simulator and other respiratory protection systems.
• Debug, optimize, and repair chemical monitoring equipment.
• Calibrate and verify chemical laboratory equipment including sensors.
• Assess monitoring data to support respiratory testing environments.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators to drive lab operations.
• Work with internal experts on how applied tech affects respiratory solutions.
• Design solutions to resolve complex technical issues.
• Communicate effectively with Principal Investigators and stakeholders.

Skills

Filter testing

Respiratory protection

Laboratory equipment

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or related field

High school diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

MINICAMS

DAAMS

Gas chromatography

CAD

3D printing

Job description

Description

The Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Respiratory Testing Technician at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) facility located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help achieve and advance the DEVCOM CBCmission.In this mission, we provide support with basic and applied research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts to support the U.S. Warfighter and ensure our Warfighters maintain battlefield dominance during a chemical and/or biological event.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Equipment setup, systemization, operation and maintenance of chemical and biological filtration systems to include High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) and High Efficiency Gas Adsorber (HEGA) systems.
• Testing support for Automated Metabolic Breathing simulator and other respiratory protection systems.
• Operations debugging, optimization testing, and repair for specialized chemical monitoring equipment.
• Calibration and verification testing of chemical laboratory equipment, to include chemical sensors and filtration media testing systems
• Assessment of chemical monitoring data to ensure health laboratory environments and support respiratory media and filtration testing.
• Independently execute and collaborate with Principal Investigators to drive daily laboratory operations in support of respiratory protection objectives, significantly impacting operational efficiency and project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to drive in-depth analyses on how applied technologies affect our solutions in respiratory protection.
• Design solutions to resolve multifaceted technical issues that are vague and demand advanced technical expertise in applied sciences.
• Be an effective communicator with Principal Investigators and stakeholders.

Basic 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 is required.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience and be well versed in safe usage of filter leak test equipment and chemical monitoring equipment.
• Candidate must have documented understanding of health science and/or engineering principles specific to respiratory systems.
• Candidate must be a U.S Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related sciences/field
• Prior experience working with MINICAMS, Depot Area Air Monitoring System (DAAMS), and gas chromatography systems.
• Experience supporting a U.S. Government test and evaluation organization.
• Experience with 3D printing and Computer Aided Design (CAD)

NKE

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.