Senior Laboratory Technician (Infectious Disease/Pathogen)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Laboratory Technician to support advanced aerosol research in a secure laboratory environment out of Frederick, MD. The Senior Laboratory Technician will be involved in hands-on work with mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems used in aerosol exposure studies. ***Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an ACTIVE Secret Clearance***

Responsibilities of the Senior Laboratory Technician:

·       Operate and maintain specialized aerosol generation and sampling equipment for biological research

·       Assist in the setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of aerosol systems used in animal studies and environmental testing

·       Support experimental procedures under the supervision of principal investigators, ensuring compliance with animal care and laboratory quality standards

·       Work within BSL-2 through BSL-4 labs, conducting aerosol exposure sessions

·       Assemble and validate aerosol systems outside containment zones, maintaining detailed logs of performance and maintenance

Qualifications of the Senior Laboratory Technician:

·       3+ years of experience working in regulated laboratory settings (BSL2, BSL3, and BSL4)

·       Experience performing molecular and immunology laboratory techniques

·       Knowledge of GLP, BSL3, BSL4, and IACUC protocols

·       Strong SOP writing skills

·       Experience working in aerosol or infectious disease research

·       Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

·       Bachelor’s degree in related field

Compensation of the Senior Laboratory Technician:

·        Salary: Between $60,000 - $75,000 based on years of relevant experience

·        Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 11/7/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Keywords:

Research associate, post bacc fellow, infectious disease, aerobiology, aerosol, animal care, animal protocols, IACUC, immunology, molecular biology, ELISA, assays, plaque assay, PCR, DNA, RNA, protein concentration, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, BSL3, BSL4, high containment, GLP, good laboratory procedure, federal, in vitro, in vivo, immunoassay, animal injection, gel electrophoresis, pathogen, publication, public health, sample collection, western blot, cloning, sequencing, CRISPR, next generation sequencing, NGS, formulation, mRNA, vaccine, pre-clinical, aseptic technique, UV/Vis, HPLC, protein purification, protein characterization, stability testing, microbiology, microbiologist, GMP, good manufacturing practice, SOP, standard operating procedure, regulatory, vaccine development, vaccine formulation, virus, bacterial stock, cell culture, iCRISPR, flow cytometry, qPCR, small animal, tissue processing, animal husbandry, animal handling, BSL2, biosafety containment level, biosafety, containment, research studies

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