Overview
The High Containment Laboratory Engineer provides specialized engineering oversight, auditing, and operational support for BSL-3, ABSL-3, and BSL-2 laboratory environments. This role focuses on evaluating, reviewing, tracking, and verifying the performance of laboratory control systems—not creating or programming controls.
The engineer collaborates with facilities teams, biosafety groups, laboratory leadership, and operations partners to ensure containment laboratories remain safe, compliant, well-maintained, and functioning at optimal performance. This position plays a key role in reviewing system behaviors, auditing preventive maintenance, and supporting design reviews, construction coordination, and commissioning activities for laboratory projects.
Skills and Experience
What You’ll Do
- Own engineering oversight of high-containment lab systems (HVAC, exhaust, pressurization, filtration, alarms, controls)
- Monitor and review Building Automation System (BAS) graphics, alarms, trends, and fault detection
- Spot issues early and prevent system failures that could impact containment or research
- Review and improve preventive maintenance plans; confirm PMs are completed correctly and on time
- Track repairs and system performance across lab spaces
- Support lab shutdowns, commissioning, and re-commissioning activities
- Participate in lab design reviews and construction projects
- Maintain clear documentation, testing records, and reports
- Support energy-efficient lab operations without compromising safety
- Collaborate with EH&S, Facilities, researchers, hospitals, and research leadership
- Serve as a technical resource for biosafety and research committees as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a lab-related science (ABET-accredited)
- 10+ years of experience supporting laboratory facilities
- Strong experience with:
- BSL-3 / ABSL-3 labs (preferred) or complex research/healthcare labs
- Lab HVAC and ventilation systems
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Biosafety principles and BMBL guidelines
- Comfortable juggling multiple labs, projects, and priorities
- Able to work in PPE when required
Nice to Have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Georgia preferred)
- Experience in:
- Academic medical centers or research universities
- Animal research or hospital lab environments
- Commissioning and recommissioning of labs
- I2SL membership or sustainability experience
Who This Role Is For
This role is a great fit for a senior lab or facilities engineer who enjoys owning systems, solving real operational problems, and working in environments where safety and reliability matter every day.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs & Incentives
- Retirement Plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Education Benefits
- Work-Life & Family Support
- Commuter Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Perks
- Retiree Benefits
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