Inhalation Technician Specialist
About The Position
Battelle is seeking a skilled Inhalation Technician Specialist for a full-time opportunity in West Jefferson, OH. This role provides technical support for task work and maintenance within Battelle's inhalation sciences program, supporting the Aerobiology and Chemical Surety laboratories, as well as Life Science Research inhalation toxicology operations. The position involves interfacing with study directors, potentially taking on responsibilities in supervision, data technical review and analysis, and report writing. Additional duties include equipment and software qualification and validation, and supporting the construction and characterization of aerosol and vapor generation and sampling systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, analytical chemistry, engineering, pharmacology, toxicology, or a related field with 5–7 years of industry experience; or 10+ years of industry experience in lieu of a degree
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, give and receive direction, and exercise self-motivation and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Willingness to be immunized with licensed and FDA-approved Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for individuals at occupational risk of exposure to biological agents, and willingness to participate in periodic drug screening
- Must pass a physical examination to work in a BSL-3 containment laboratory, including medical clearance to wear a respirator
- Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays on an as-needed basis
- Commitment to maintaining a strong attendance record and punctuality
- Sole US Citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plethysmography systems, including Buxco, Ponemah, or similar software, and associated system validations
- Experience in the dissemination of aerosols and vapors using various generation devices
- Experience in the design, construction, and characterization of systems for the dissemination of aerosols (dry powders and wet suspensions) in the respirable mass range, or vapors
- Experience handling microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, and biological toxins
- Experience in animal handling
Responsibilities
- Interfacing with study directors to support the planning and execution of inhalation studies
- Supporting the design, construction, and characterization of aerosol and vapor generation and sampling systems
- Performing qualification and validation of laboratory equipment and software as needed
- Conducting data technical review and analysis, and contributing to inhalation report writing
- Providing supervisory support as needed within the inhalation team
- Performing QC review of data to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Ensuring all equipment and reagents, along with their respective logbooks and records, are properly maintained
- Maintaining inhalation equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Performing task-specific work in support of ongoing studies and laboratory operations
Benefits
- Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
- Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives
- Optional supplemental benefits
- Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
