Senior Aerobiology Investigator

Battelle National Biodefense Inst; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle National Biodefense Institute at Fort Detrick, MD, seeks an Assistant Principal Investigator, Aerobiology, to lead hands-on aerobiology research in high-containment settings. The role requires a PhD and offers a challenging environment advancing biodefense science with cross-functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes experimental design, data interpretation, safety compliance, and the development of SOPs and QA processes within NBACC.

Qualifications

• PhD in scientific discipline required (or equivalent) with 0–4 years of related experience; post-doctoral experience may be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for reports and briefings.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, execute and report aerobiology studies examining biological aerosols.
• Perform hands-on aerobiology lab work in high-containment environments and document activities.
• Contribute to study design, data analysis, and preparation of technical briefs, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with partners to design, evaluate, and validate novel aerobiology test systems and methodologies.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to staff; uphold biosafety and QA standards.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

PhD in scientific discipline

Job description

Battelle National Biodefense Institute at Fort Detrick, MD, seeks an Assistant Principal Investigator, Aerobiology, to lead hands-on aerobiology research in high-containment settings. The role requires a PhD and offers a challenging environment advancing biodefense science with cross-functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes experimental design, data interpretation, safety compliance, and the development of SOPs and QA processes within NBACC.