Inhalation Technician Specialist

Battelle•West Jefferson, OH

4d•$59,500 - $83,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle's Inhalation Technology & Aerobiology department is seeking a skilled technician to provide technical support for inhalation-related task work and laboratory maintenance across Battelle's Biomedical Research Center Aerobiology, Chemical Surety, and Life Science Research inhalation toxicology programs. This role involves direct collaboration with study directors and includes opportunities for supervisory responsibilities, data review and analysis, and inhalation report writing. Additional responsibilities include the qualification and validation of equipment and software, as well as assistance in 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 3–5 years of relevant industry experience; candidates with 7+ years of industry experience will also be considered
Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, both giving and receiving direction
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Willingness to be immunized with licensed and FDA-approved Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for persons at occupational risk of exposure to biological agents, and willingness to participate in periodic drug screening
Ability to pass a physical examination and obtain medical clearance to work in a BSL-3 containment laboratory and to wear a respirator
Willingness to submit to a security investigation, meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, and obtain DoD and DoJ clearance with Risk Assessment approval within one year of employment
Ability to maintain a reliable attendance record and punctuality
Availability to work weekends and holidays on an as-needed basis
Must be U.S. citizens

Nice To Haves

Experience with plethysmography using Emka or similar software, and experience with 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 (bacteria and viruses) and toxins
Experience in animal handling

Responsibilities

Interfacing with study directors to support task execution and research objectives
Assisting in the construction, characterization, and validation of aerosol and vapor generation and sampling systems
Performing qualification and validation of laboratory equipment and software as needed
Conducting data technical review and analyses, and contributing to inhalation report writing
Supervising technical staff as applicable
Maintaining inhalation equipment and performing troubleshooting as needed
Performing QC review of data to ensure accuracy and compliance
Ensuring all equipment, reagents, and their respective logbooks and records are properly maintained
Performing task-specific work in support of ongoing research programs