Senior BMET

Pacific Research Group LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal holidays off

On-site work environment

Job summary

Pacific Research Group LLC in Frederick, MD, seeks a Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician to support the Naval Medical Research Command at Fort Detrick. You will maintain medical and research equipment, perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and manage the inventory in the DMLSS system.

This on-site role offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday, with federal holidays off, and the opportunity to work directly with military medical laboratories.

Qualifications

• BMET training or CBET certification required.
• Experience with military medical research facilities or DoD labs.
• Working knowledge of DMLSS and medical maintenance documentation.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain SECRET eligibility (Tier 3).
• On-site Mon–Fri, 8 hours/day; health screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Level II PM on medical/research equipment; document in DMLSS.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections; ensure end-user safety.
• Maintain inventory/records per NAVMED P-5132; support annual/monthly reports.
• Inspect/accept new equipment against safety standards and specs.
• Receive/log/inspect shipments; note discrepancies.
• Monitor warranties in DMLSS; log contracts and costs.
• Review purchase packages; provide technical feedback.
• Train operators on new makes/models.
• Tag equipment for storage/disposition; coordinate DRMO/DLA dispositions.
• Produce monthly Unable-to-Locate Equipment Report.
• Contribute to monthly progress report on accomplishments and plans.

Skills

BMET certification

DMLSS knowledge

DoD military background

SECRET eligibility

Education

BMET training certificate

CBET certification

Job description

Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) — Medical Research Equipment Support

Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD (100% on-site) | Full-time, W2 | Anticipated start: September 2026 | Contingent upon contract award

About Pacific Research Group LLC

Pacific Research Group LLC provides biomedical, clinical research, and healthcare technology management support services to federal customers. Our leadership brings hands-on military BMET and AAMI CBET-certified experience — you'll be supported by management that has done this job.

Position Summary

Pacific Research Group is seeking a Senior Biomedical and Equipment Inventory/Accountability Technician (BMET) to support the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) Biological Defense Research Directorate at Fort Detrick, MD. You will be the dedicated contractor BMET supporting a military medical research laboratory — maintaining research and medical equipment, running the scheduled maintenance program, and managing equipment inventory and accountability in DMLSS.

This is a single-incumbent role with high visibility and direct impact: your work closes a documented maintenance backlog and keeps a Navy research mission running.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Level II scheduled maintenance (inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, scheduled parts replacement) on medical and research equipment, and document all work in DMLSS
• Perform electrical safety inspections to verify equipment performance and end-user safety
• Maintain equipment inventory and accountability records per NAVMED P-5132 and current BUMED logistics guidance; support the annual equipment inventory and monthly GE-R reporting
• Inspect and accept newly acquired medical, dental, and research equipment against safety standards, manufacturer specifications, and contract requirements
• Receive, unpack, insure, log, and deliver inventoried equipment; inspect shipments for damage and document discrepancies
• Monitor manufacturer/vendor warranties and maintenance agreements in DMLSS; enter service contract data (maintenance history, contractor, contract type, cost, contract number, period)
• Review purchase packages for new or replacement equipment and provide technical feedback
• Train equipment operators when new makes or models arrive on site
• Tag equipment for storage or disposition and coordinate DRMO/DLA disposition with property custodians and the Accountable Property Officer
• Identify and report unlocatable equipment; produce the monthly Unable-to-Locate Equipment Report
• Contribute to a monthly progress report covering accomplishments, issues, government-furnished property, and upcoming work plans

Required Qualifications

• One of the following: Military Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) training certificate, a medical equipment manufacturer's training course certificate, or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification
• Experience interfacing with the military medical research enterprise (military treatment facilities, DoD research labs, or military medical logistics)
• Working knowledge of DMLSS (or an equivalent medical logistics accounting system) and medical equipment maintenance documentation
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain SECRET eligibility (Tier 3 / SF-86 background investigation) — an active clearance is not required to apply
• Ability to pass annual occupational health screenings required for laboratory access, including TB screening, formaldehyde surveillance, annual health screen, and animal-associated disease / non-human primate (NHP) screening
• Ability to work on-site Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day, within command working hours of 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior BMET experience in a Navy or DoD research command, BSL laboratory, or medical logistics department
• Completion of BUMED Accountable Property Officer (APO) Workshop and Maintenance Workshop (offered post-onboarding if not already held)
• Experience supporting Joint Commission or MEDIG inspection readiness

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $80,000 – $90,000 depending on experience and certifications
• Federal holidays off; stable Monday–Friday day schedule (no nights, no call)
• Multi-year engagement: base year plus option years
• Government-furnished CAC, workspace, tools, and equipment
• Direct access to company leadership — no layers between you and decisions

Pacific Research Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This position is contingent upon award of the underlying government contract.