Senior QA Specialist – High-Containment Facilities (BSL-4)

Arcetyp LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Support Specialist for onsite QA oversight of major repair, maintenance, and construction projects at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

The role requires extensive experience in high-containment medical research facilities, BSL-3/4 environments, and CDC accreditation processes, with strong communication to government personnel.

Arcetyp offers competitive compensation and benefits, career growth, and a commitment to safety, diversity, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ten years in high-containment medical research facilities.
• At least five years QA/QC experience in biosafety labs.
• Experience with BSL-4 facilities and related mechanical controls.
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite QA support for major repair, replacement, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Review project documentation, schedules, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with facility managers, laboratory personnel, and government staff.
• Ensure compliance with CDC biosafety, biosafety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Biosafety labs knowledge

Quality Assurance

Written and verbal communication

Coordination with government personnel

Education

Associate's degree in technical discipline such as electrical, mechanical engineering

Tools

DDC systems

Job description

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Support Specialist for onsite QA oversight of major repair, maintenance, and construction projects at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

The role requires extensive experience in high-containment medical research facilities, BSL-3/4 environments, and CDC accreditation processes, with strong communication to government personnel.

Arcetyp offers competitive compensation and benefits, career growth, and a commitment to safety, diversity, and compliance.