Eastern Research Group
Early-Career Research Scientist/Engineer- Aerosol & Environmental
Morrisville, NC · On-site · Posted 2026-11-05
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.
Job Description: Support aerosol and aerobiology research, including the generation, sampling, characterization, and evaluation of biological and chemical aerosols in controlled experimental environments Contribute to laboratory, field, and applied research projects addressing environmental and public health questions Assist with the design, setup, execution, and documentation of scientific experiments and testing programs Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot scientific instruments, aerosol measurement systems, sampling equipment, and experimental test systems Support the generation, collection, processing, and characterization of biological, chemical, and environmental samples, as required by project needs Perform laboratory activities that may include aerosol generation and measurement, microbiological techniques, environmental sampling, and chemical or physical analyses Assist with the design, development, integration, and testing of experimental hardware, instrumentation, and innovative research systems Collect, manage, analyze, interpret, and visualize experimental and environmental data Troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and repair laboratory and field equipment Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, project documentation, and data files Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, procedures, protocols, and other project deliverables Support the implementation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities Follow all applicable laboratory, field, biosafety, health, and safety procedures Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers on a variety of research and technical assignments Qualifications and Skills: B.S. degree in environmental, mechanical, chemical, biomedical, or related engineering; chemistry; physics; microbiology; environmental science; atmospheric science; or a related scientific or technical discipline 0–4 years of relevant professional experience Hands-on experience in a laboratory, field, engineering, or other technical environment gained through academic research, internships, employment, or comparable experience Strong analytical, quantitative, mechanical, and problem-solving skills Interest in working with scientific instrumentation, experimental systems, laboratory equipment, and/or environmental measurement technologies Ability to work effectively across multiple technical disciplines and learn new scientific methods, procedures, and equipment Strong organizational, documentation, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to pass required background checks, as well as pre-employment and random drug screenings Experience or academic research involving aerosols, aerobiology, microbiology, or related laboratory sciences Hands-on experience with aerosol generation, measurement, collection, characterization, or sample processing Experience with biosafety practices, procedures, and laboratory protocols Experience working in a BSL-2 and/or aerosol laboratory environment Experience conducting environmental or air-quality measurements and sampling Familiarity with scientific instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems Experience with laboratory experimental design, protocol development, or test-system development Experience developing, integrating, modifying, or applying instrumentation and/or commercial off-the-shelf equipment for research applications Experience with field sampling, environmental monitoring, or field-based research Knowledge of microbiology, aseptic technique, culture methods, molecular methods, or related laboratory practices Experience with data processing, analysis, visualization, or programming Familiarity with mechanical or electrical systems, sensors, controls, or instrumentation Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, or repairing scientific or laboratory equipment Familiarity with QA/QC procedures, QAPPs, SOPs, or Good Laboratory Practice principles Experience preparing technical reports, procedures, protocols, laboratory records, or other technical documentation
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