Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Complex Systems, Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation Systems, Scientific Equipments, Scientific Instruments Certifications:
None Experience:
8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
We are seeking a Scientific Instrumentation Engineer to join a Scientific Computing team supporting scientific instrumentation and research operations at NIAID. This role focuses on supporting, integrating, and troubleshooting scientific instruments and associated computing environments used in research laboratories. The engineer will work closely with scientists, laboratory staff, vendors, and internal IT teams to ensure instruments and supporting systems are reliable, secure, and fit for research needs.
Biomedical research activities for a major federal health agency depend on the technologies and services you’ll support in your role here at GDIT. Here, you’ll be empowered to turn obstacles into action. Join us on the frontlines of scientific computing services and make an impact on the health of our nation.
The primary work location for this role will be: 8200 Research Plaza, Frederick, MD. There will also be some work in Rockville and Poolesville, MD.
Responsibilities:
Support the deployment, integration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of scientific instruments and their connected computing systems
Partner with researchers and laboratory staff to understand instrument workflows, operational requirements, and support needs
Coordinate with vendors, facilities, cybersecurity, and IT teams to support instrument installation, upgrades, and issue resolution
Troubleshoot instrument-connected workstations, software, data transfer paths, and peripheral systems
Help maintain documentation, inventories, and support procedures for scientific instrumentation environments
Assist with operating system support, software compatibility, patch coordination, and endpoint considerations for laboratory systems
Provide user support and guidance for instrument-related computing workflows and data handling processes
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, support processes, and user experience across instrumentation services
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, biomedical engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience
Experience supporting scientific instruments, laboratory systems, or instrument-connected computing environments
Experience troubleshooting Windows and/or Linux workstations and scientific application software
Ability to work effectively with scientists, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams
Strong documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience in a customer-facing or service-oriented technical support role
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation environments and research data workflows
Experience with networking, endpoint support, and system integration in lab settings
Understanding of security and operational considerations for instrument-connected systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities across a diverse instrument support portfolio
Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with focus on enabling research outcomes
The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
T elecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA MD Rockville - 5601 Fishers Ln (MDC088)
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of…