Senior Biomedical and Equipment Inventory/Accountability Technician

Arcetyp LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Senior Biomedical and Equipment Inventory/Accountability Technician for an onsite role at Fort Detrick, MD. The position focuses on maintaining biomedical and research equipment, tracking warranties, and ensuring safety and compliance across NMRC-related operations.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, processing shipments, providing operator training, and maintaining accurate records in DMLSS.

Qualifications

• Must have BMET/CBET or equivalent certification.
• Experience interfacing with military medical research.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance and CAC access.
• Knowledge of biomedical equipment maintenance and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and account for biomedical, medical, and research equipment.
• Track warranties and service agreements in DMLSS.
• Inspect equipment for safety, performance, and compliance.
• Provide operator training for new equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Document maintenance and inventory in DMLSS; manage service contracts.

Skills

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Documentation and inventory

Maintenance scheduling

Safety and compliance

Coordination with stakeholders

Independent work

Military medical research environment

Education

BMET Training Certificate

CBET certificate

Medical Equipment Manufacturer's Training Certificate

Tools

DMLSS

NAVMED P-5132

BUMED guidance

Job description

Arcetyp LLC is a growing small business that provides a broad range of consulting services to US Federal Government, US Military, and Commercial clients. Services include Management & IT Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Professional & Admin Services.

We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires. We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We can't sponsor H1B.

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Senior Biomedical and Equipment Inventory/Accountability Technician. This position is onsite and located in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain, inventory, and account for biomedical, medical, and research equipment supporting NMRC.
• Review equipment purchases and provide technical recommendations.
• Track equipment warranties and service agreements in DMLSS.
• Inspect and accept equipment for safety, performance, and manufacturer compliance.
• Receive, inspect, document, and process equipment shipments and discrepancies.
• Provide operator training for newly acquired equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, servicing, minor repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct Level II maintenance, calibration, parts replacement, and performance verification.
• Perform electrical safety inspections and monitor equipment quality alerts.
• Document maintenance, repairs, equipment conditions, and service history in DMLSS.
• Maintain DMLSS Service Contract records, including contractor details, costs, and contract periods.
• Maintain equipment inventories, accountability records, and maintenance schedules.
• Deliver equipment to departments and obtain acceptance signatures.
• Tag defective or surplus equipment and coordinate DRMO/DLA disposition.
• Perform BMET and equipment accountability duties per NAVMED P-5132 and BUMED guidance.
• Track missing equipment and support monthly and annual inventory reporting.
• Promote workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Prepare monthly progress reports addressing accomplishments, issues, property, deliverables, and planned activities.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of biomedical and medical/research equipment maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of preventive and scheduled maintenance, inspection, calibration, equipment testing, and electrical safety procedures.
• Knowledge of medical/research equipment inventory and property accountability processes.
• Ability to accurately document equipment maintenance, service history, inventory status, and accountability activities.
• Experience working within established equipment maintenance policies, procedures, technical guidance, and security requirements.
• Ability to identify equipment discrepancies, defects, maintenance requirements, and accountability issues.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with equipment custodians, maintenance personnel, property/accountability personnel, vendors, and Government stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate coordination with contractor management and Government stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a military medical research environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess one (1) of the following:
  • Military Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Training Certificate of Completion
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturer's Training Course Certificate of Completion
  • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certificate.
• Must have experience interfacing with the military medical research enterprise.
• Must possess the general technical qualifications and experience necessary to perform biomedical equipment maintenance and medical/research equipment inventory and accountability functions.
• Must be able to secure SECRET eligibility through a Tier 3/SF-86 background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and satisfy applicable Government installation access requirements.
• Must be able to successfully complete required occupational health surveys/examinations, which may include:
  • Formaldehyde screening
  • Annual health screening
  • Animal Associated Disease/Non-Human Primate (NHP) screening; and
  • TB screening
• Ability to travel locally for collaboration, field research, and presentation of findings may be beneficial; local travel is not identified as mandatory.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current or previous experience supporting NMRC-Frederick, NMRC BDRD, or a closely related Naval Medical Research Command organization.
• Direct experience supporting biomedical equipment within a Department of Defense military medical research environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS).
• Experience using the DMLSS maintenance and Service Contract modules.
• Working knowledge of NAVMED P-5132 and applicable BUMED logistics guidance.
• Experience performing scheduled and preventive maintenance on medical or research equipment.
• Experience performing calibration and electrical safety inspections.
• Experience conducting medical/research equipment inspections and acceptance activities.
• Experience with medical/research equipment inventory and property accountability.
• Experience supporting an Accountable Property Officer (APO) or equivalent property accountability function.
• Experience monitoring equipment warranties, maintenance agreements, and contracted repair services.
• Experience with medical/research equipment shipping, receiving, tagging, and disposition.
• Experience coordinating DRMO/DLA disposition activities.
• Experience identifying, researching, and resolving unable-to-locate equipment and inventory discrepancies.
• Experience supporting annual equipment inventories.
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance or inventory backlog reduction and corrective-action initiatives.
• Familiarity with military medical research operations, stakeholders, processes, and mission requirements.

Min. Citizenship Status Required: U.S Citizenship.

LOCATION: Fort Detrick, MD

COMPENSATION:

Pay and benefits information for this position will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees. Pay and Benefits from our client: we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we highly value diversity of our workforce. We accept resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.