Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Research Technician

$75k - $84k

Cape Fox Shared Services

Job Title

Job Description

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for a Aerobiology, Animal Clinical Pathology and Telemetry (AAT) Research Technician to support a government customer at Ft. Detrick . This position is contingent upon contract award.

Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at: $75,000 - $84,000.

The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Job Summary

The Employee shall provide laboratory support by assisting in the performance of aerosol exposures and execution of research protocols as directed by AAT Leadership. The Employee shall execute scientific studies, assist with data collection/entry, and maintain AAT laboratory space and equipment. The Employee shall work in BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories with controlled substances.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Employee shall assist to generate, characterize, and sample biological aerosols to support pathogenesis and medical countermeasure studies against biothreat agents. This shall include animal plethysmography, aerosol supervision and assisting, bacterial and viral assaying, and decontaminations. Workload is approximately 75-120 aerosol exposures per year.
Employee shall investigate independently, and in collaboration with others, events during the phases of infection in representative laboratory animals prior to and following agent exposure. Support all logistical and technical aspects of AAT supported animal protocols including but not limited to preparation of sample tubes, required supplies, and associated paperwork. Complete all study activities as assigned in the AAT Scheduling program. Follow study protocol and schedule to complete study activities as assigned to include but not limited to sample processing, aliquoting, sample inactivation, and sample management. Studies shall be conducted in a BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratory environment. Workload is up to 20 protocols per year.
Employee shall perform assays to include viral and bacterial stock characterization, plating assays, ELISA, RT-PCR, microarray, cytokine analysis, and applicable in vitro sample analysis assays as required by approved in vivo and in vitro protocols.
Employee shall perform clinical pathology evaluation such as hematology, clinical chemistry analysis, coagulation and similar, in support of approved animal protocols and NHP colony management operations.
Employee shall maintain AAT laboratory space and equipment. Record and document all equipment maintenance IAW USAMRIID SOPs and in compliance with GLP standards. Replenish supplies and promptly notify AAT leadership when supplies are low. Obtain and provide equipment and supply quotes as requested.
Employee shall assist with SOP writing, revision, and review to meet GLP requirements and assist in the generation of SOP risk assessments. Employee shall appropriately respond to regulatory audits and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) within the required timelines. Workload is typically ten (10) to fifteen (15) SOPs and five (5) to ten (10) CAPAs per year.
Employee shall coordinate and collaborate with AAT leadership and personnel to assist in the development and continuation of the AAT technical training program. Contactor shall demonstrate proficiency in required tasks, and once qualified by AAT leadership, Employee shall assist in the training of other technical staff as assigned.
Employee shall independently assemble, calibrate, and test telemetry systems (e.g., DSI, Stellar and NOTOCORD); troubleshoot electronic and software communication issues, and independently perform telemetry support for animal studies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 biocontainment laboratory environments. Workload is approximately twenty (20) research studies per year.
Employee shall operate and maintain the telemetry systems in a validated state for use in GLP animal studies and assist in the maintenance and validation of telemetry equipment as needed. Employee shall maintain an inventory of all telemetry system components to include hardware and software as needed. Workload is approximately fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) validated systems per year.
Employee shall maintain a safe and secure storage and backup of all original data files; tabulate and analyze telemetry data and provide results to Telemetry Support SME for review as needed.
Employee shall assist in the coordination and collaboration with scientists and technical staff within the Institute to provide telemetry services to include assisting in the training of study personnel on basic telemetry functions and data review.
Employee shall assist with entering of study data into appropriate formats and the development of charts and graphs as required. Employee shall assist in the preparation of manuscripts or posters relating to their research efforts. If determined by the government, the Employee shall present research findings at one scientific conference per year, which may require local or CONUS travel. Employee shall present results in written and oral format publicly and internally as requested.
Employee shall be trained in GLP and maintain records at that standard IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
Employee shall complete required training as assigned in RIID-Train and by AAT Leadership. Employee shall maintain training records IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
Employee shall perform weekly/monthly details of Building 1412 BSL-3 change rooms, showers, and assigned containment areas. Details include cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensuring equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
Employee shall perform weekly/monthly details of Building 1412 BSL-2 assigned laboratories. Details include cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensuring equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
Employee shall timely report observations of safety or standard operating procedure non-compliance IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs, guidance and regulations.
Employee shall provide technical support to animal protocols as needed by performing animal observations, physicals, sample collection, euthanasia, and tissue collection as required. Successful completion of training is required and provided by qualified Veterinary Medicine Division staff. All laboratory tasks shall be conducted under the guidance of a study PI and under the authority of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and in compliance with GLP standards. Studies shall be conducted in a BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratory environment. Support requirements are as needed, and typically provide backfill support to veterinary technicians and study personnel during periods of high-volume activities.
Employee shall promptly notify TPOC and AAT Leadership if restricted from containment and provide anticipated length of restriction for scheduling purposes. Employee shall coordinate task coverage with contract team members and notify AAT Leadership of updated assignments.
CS-PRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.
BPRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained IAW the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
Employee should have 5 years of relevant aerosol experience.
The Employee shall have a working knowledge of aerosol generating platforms and ancillary equipment to include aerodynamic particle sizers, aerosol nebulizers, aerosol collection devices, and various plenums.

Qualifications and Requirements

Ability to work under deadline pressure, handle stress and deliver professional results.
Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deliverables.
Strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with minimal oversight.
Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Some travel may be required.
Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Must be a US citizen, per contract requirements

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