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BACKGROUND
The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) is a one-of-a-kind facility dedicated to defending the nation against biological threats. Its work supports DHS and National biodefense preparedness planning, response, emerging threat characterization and bioforensic analyses. It is the first national laboratory created by DHS in response to biodefense gaps identified following the Amerithrax attacks of 2001 and has been operated by the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) since 2006. Since its inception, NBACC and its staff have filled critical shortfalls in our scientific knowledge of biological agents needed to protect the public and defend the Nation from biological threats, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate and provided federal law enforcement with scientific data to support the investigation and attribution of biocrimes and protection of the US bioeconomy.
NBACC includes two centers: the National Bioforensic Analysis Center (NBFAC), which conducts the technical analyses in support of federal law enforcement investigations, and the National Biological Threat Characterization Center (NBTCC), which conducts experiments and studies to obtain data required for a better understanding of biological vulnerabilities and hazards. Together these centers offer a unique national resource for understanding the risks posed by biological agents and emerging technologies to inform biodefense policy and response planning and the operational capability to support the investigation, prosecution, and prevention of biocrimes and bioterrorism.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Maintenance Operations Engineer II (MOE II) assists the Facility Systems Administrator with daily duties, maintenance, calibration, certifications, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repairs of all sterilization equipment and specialized industrial utility systems, which are used to support biological research in high containment laboratory environments. This includes, but is not limited to, autoclaves, rack washers, clean steam generators and RO systems. The MOE II is responsible for maintaining a detailed log of all work performed on equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High School graduate (or equivalent) and minimum of four years of experience maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing sterilization equipment.
• Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.
• Experience in high containment laboratory facilities is preferred.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain qualifications required to perform maintenance activities in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories.
• Ability to analyze workflow, allowing for identification of areas where safety concerns need to be mitigated and the development of streamlined methods to support completion of tasks in a safe and secure manner.
• Skills and experience to support laboratory activities and work in accordance with NBACC’s management system (e.g., ISO).
• Must be a citizen of the United States, able to obtain and maintain an interim secret clearance leading to a top-secret clearance and suitability for DHS.
• Participation in the Immunization Program, Medical Surveillance Program, and/or enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) is required.
• May be required to participate in NBACC’s alternative work schedule and/or on-call schedule, dependent upon business needs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspection, cleaning, lubrication, calibration, adjustment, and performance checks and repairs of all sterilization equipment at intervals suggested by the manufacturer and/or NBACC management.
• Provides general mechanical repairs and renovations to various building systems.
• Completes assigned utility training programs and adheres to NBACC procedures and OSHA related safety training.
• Provides repairs for planned and unplanned maintenance issues.
• Must be a team player, communicate clearly, be open to hearing ideas and suggestions from others, diffuse situations, and exercise empathy and patience with colleagues.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and utilize effective time management skills to prioritize tasks.
• Must be a self-starter driven by an eagerness to succeed, maintain flexibility, adapt to change in a productive and positive manner, learn new concepts, and utilize critical thinking to resolve complex problems.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Performs other assigned duties.
BNBI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
