Jr. Biocontainment Safety Engineer

Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Title: Jr. Biocontainment Safety Engineer

Schedule: Full Time

Travel Required: Yes (25-50%)

Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

To provide engineering support for the operation and verification of high and maximum containment laboratories.

• Performs functional duties under the oversight of a senior engineer.
• Review design submissions for laboratory or hospital-related facility renovations and new construction and will work with facility engineers, project officers, and architectural/engineer design firms to ensure safety compliance with the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) and Design Requirements Manual (DRM). This includes the following tasks: design consultation, variance request review, and safety issue resolution.
• Must work closely with the federally designated engineer in the organization, eventually working more independently as knowledge and experience are gained.
• Validate air balance reports to ensure proper airflow dynamics; validates facility system controls; and other safety and health related monitoring efforts.
• Assist with high (BSL‑3) and maximum (BSL‑4) containment lab verification testing and pressure decay testing in the field on an as‑needed basis.
• Assist with training of Office of Research Facilities (ORF) and Office of Research Services (ORS) staff on laboratory safety and biocontainment engineering practices.
• Assist with code and policy reviews of current practices to align NIH standards with good industry practices.
• Support the DOHS and ORF in the conduct of plan review related to identifying safety and health issues that may arise due to the construction and/or renovation of biomedical research facilities.
• Must review design/construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines, standards, or requirements for HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, laboratory layouts and finishes, primary containment devices, emergency safety fixtures, and chemical storage.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.

• Must be willing and able to learn.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and use sound judgment.

• Must understand design and construction processes.
• Must read and interpret design and construction drawings and specifications.
• Must possess technical and theoretical knowledge of general engineering principles.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be sitting for long periods of time but will also be required to stand, walk, and communicate with others.

Indoors and outdoors as required.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline  or request a reasonable accommodation form.

LBYD Federal has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching as well as medical, dental, and life insurance options. Additional benefits include a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health and wellness program, and an employee service awards program.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher U.S. Government Clearance.