Biological Decontamination Research Fellow

Precise Systems, Inc. • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD • 1h ago

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation's most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on-today and into the future.

Precise seeks a Biological Decontamination Research Fellow to develop and test methods to decontaminate laboratory spaces and wider areas including military operational assets. The candidate will be tasked with the characterization of decontaminate formulations and methods to determine efficacy against a variety of known and emerging threats including infectious disease pathogens, including bacteria, toxins, and viruses and simulants of each. The candidate will evaluate decontaminate formulations for effectiveness and safety on a variety of military relevant material compositions. DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center (CBC) is the primary Department of War technical organization for non-medical chemical and biological defense.

All work is performed on site, in Edgewood, MD.

Duties:

The candidate will utilize microbiological, molecular, and virological methods to produce standard materials for testing; conduct decontamination evaluations for a variety of organisms on a variety of substrates including stainless steel, concrete, carpet, tile, metal, and plastics; and scale the decontamination methods from bench scale to full laboratory scale and/or wide areas.

Collaborate with a team to design, test, and deliver rapid, facile methods for decontaminating both small scale coupons and large areas.

Develop decontamination methods in the laboratory, optimize and streamline them for field use, troubleshoot processes and equipment, train and prepare for field demonstrations.

Threats may be of environmental or human origin and up to BSL3 pathogens of military relevance.

Required Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, virology, microbiology, public health, or a closely related field is required.

The candidate must be skilled in microbiological and molecular methods, mammalian cell culture, viral expansion, and virological characterization techniques (plaque assays, TCID50s, neutralization assays, dynamic light scattering).

Candidates must demonstrate experience conducting laboratory- or field-based experimental research, strong quantitative and data analysis skills, and excellent scientific writing abilities.

5 years' experience with duties described above

Desired Experience:

Environmental or molecular virology

VHP, UV, and/or far-UV disinfection technologies

Cell culture or viral infectivity assay

Aerosol science, air sampling, or surface-virus interactions

Experience working in BSL3 and/or ability to be cleared for work in BSL3 and BSAT spaces.

Must hold and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $85,952.32- $115,500 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.

Required SkillsRequired Experience

Minimum Salary

$102,000.00

Maximum Salary

$112,000.00

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