Respiratory Testing Technician

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 CBC mission. 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. Original Posting September 8, 2026 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 only and 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 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. 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