AAT Senior Research Technician

Culmen International is looking for an AAT Senior Research Technician to support a USAMRIID program at Fort Detrick, MD.

The AAT Senior Research Technician provides comprehensive support for high-containment animal studies, including sample collection, clinical observations, and laboratory analysis.

• Collect and process clinical samples from laboratory animals.
• Perform clinical pathology testing and animal health observations.
• Maintain laboratory logs and support necropsy operations.
• Ensure adherence to biosafety and animal welfare protocols.
• Train and mentor junior staff on lab procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, lab tech, or related field.
• 5+ years in BSL-3/4 animal research or biomedical laboratory settings.
• Expertise in animal procedures and clinical pathology.
• Familiar with telemetry systems and physiologic data capture.
• Knowledge of BSL-3/4 containment practices.
• Skilled in aseptic techniques and lab instrumentation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

• LATG certification or veterinary technician license preferred.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, 
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.