The role involves research and development of bioaerosol technologies, operating equipment, conducting laboratory studies, and collaborating with EPA scientists. Responsibilities include data analysis, technical reporting, and maintaining laboratory equipment in a federal environment.
ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
ERG is seeking a highly skilled Bioaerosol Engineer or Scientist to join our onsite team supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In this role, you will contribute to research, testing, evaluation, and technology development focused on bioaerosols, aerosolized particles, collection efficiency, and air monitoring systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, hands-on laboratory experience, and a passion for supporting mission-critical environmental and public health initiatives.
This is an onsite position within a federal laboratory environment, working closely with EPA scientists, engineers, and program leads.
Job Description:
- Support research, development, and evaluation of bioaerosol sampling, detection, and characterization technologies
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot aerosol generation systems, sampling equipment, environmental chambers, and analytical instruments
- Assist in experimental design, execution of laboratory studies, and data collection within controlled aerosol test environments
- Conduct bioaerosol sample preparation, processing, culturing, and analysis following established EPA and industry protocols
- Perform quantitative analysis, interpret data, and contribute to technical reports, presentations, and documentation
- Collaborate closely with EPA scientists and cross-functional onsite teams to support ongoing research goals and emerging program needs
- Adhere to strict biosafety, chemical hygiene, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures
- Contribute to equipment troubleshooting, method refinement, and continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities
- Assist project leadership in planning and coordinating cross-functional testing programs
- Lead individual project tasks under the direction of the project leadership team
- Support the planning and facilitation of stakeholder meetings
- Design and conduct controlled chamber experiments using surrogate challenge agents to assess the efficacy of air treatment technologies under varying environmental and airflow conditions
- Perform air sampling to quantify challenge agents in chamber and HVAC air, and capture and interpret continuous monitoring data (e.g., temperature, relative humidity, particle concentration/size distribution)
- Maintain operational readiness of the EPA Aerosol Test Facility (ATF), including the wind tunnel, environmental chambers, bioaerosol chamber, and associated laboratories
- Oversee instrument repair, assembly, installation, calibration, alignment, functional verification, and coordinate vendor/manufacturer maintenance
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Hands-on experience in aerosol science, bioaerosols, air sampling, or environmental microbiology
- Familiarity with aerosol generation systems, particle counters, impactors, filters, or bioaerosol capture devices; proven ability to design test plans, vary environmental/airflow conditions, and interpret impacts on device performance (e.g., UV, photocatalytic, portable/ducted air cleaners)
- Practical expertise in air sampling, particle measurement/instrumentation (concentration and size distribution), sensor calibration, and data quality verification
- Experience authoring and maintaining SOPs, HASPs, and Data Management Plans; disciplined approach to QA/QC with traceable records
- Proficiency in maintaining electronic research notebooks, ensuring complete metadata capture and timely data summaries
- Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to work onsite within a federal laboratory environment and meet security/background requirements
- Facility and instrumentation competence, including installation, alignment, calibration, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning/documentation
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with a track record of contributing to reports, peer-reviewed publications, or conference outputs
- Experience preparing scientific, technical, quality assurance, and health & safety documents
- Extensive experience implementing organizational quality assurance plans and quality management practices
- Extensive experience implementing client and organizational health & safety practices
- Ability to successfully pass background checks
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (781) 674-7293.
ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.
Top Skills
Aerosol Generation Systems
Analytical Instruments
Bioaerosol Capture Devices
Filters
Impactors
Particle Counters
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