Assistant Principal Investigator, Aerobiology

Job overview

The Assistant Principal Investigator, Aerobiology role is onsite in Frederick, Maryland. Compensation is $85,353.96–$141,019.58 per year. The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center supports biodefense preparedness, threat characterization, and bioforensic analysis to help protect the public and defend against biological threats. The role supports the planning and execution of aerobiology research in high-containment laboratory environments. It contributes scientific data and validated methods for risk assessments and customer requirements, while providing technical direction and helping maintain safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

• Plan, execute, analyze, and report aerobiology studies
• perform laboratory work in high-containment environments using aerosol generation and sampling systems
• contribute to study design, method development, data analysis, and technical reports
• collaborate on test systems and technologies
• troubleshoot research challenges
• provide technical direction, training, and guidance to staff
• support safety, biosafety, biosecurity, quality, and operational compliance
• develop and validate methods and procedures
• maintain and review laboratory records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant principal investigator

aerobiology

biodefense research

high-containment laboratory

biological aerosols

laboratory research

phd required

u.s. citizenship required

security clearance

frederick md

battelle national biodefense institute

$85,353.96–$141,019.58/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Research role in a high-containment biodefense facility; requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain security clearances and select-agent eligibility.

About the employer

Battelle National Biodefense Inst is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.