Lead Biological Scientist
Company: Amentum
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Position Location: Jacksonville, FL
Amentum National Security Solutions is actively seeking applicants
for Lead Biological Scientist
Amentum Position Description: The Lead Biological Scientist shall
perform , at a minimum, the following tasks and responsibilities in
accordance with standard operating procedures :
Must be able to obtain/maintain a DHS Suitability security
clearance
Handling, receipt, and processing of daily operational, Quality
Assurance, verification and proficiency test samples potentially
containing biological threat agents.
Receiving samples may require extended walking to/from laboratory
areas and up and/or down several flights of stairs.
Samples may require being transferred from one area/cart/cooler to
another, requiring staff to lift -50-60 lbs.
Processing samples requires more than one (1) hour, but typically
not to exceed four (4) hours, of repetitive motion (e.g.
twisting/cutting/pipetting/gripping) on a regular, if not daily,
basis.
Performing non-research biological science work utilizing
microbiological and molecular techniques, which currently includes
DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time
PCR) to identify and characterize pathogenic bacterial and viral
agents (analytical methods and technologies may change over the
life of the contract).
Laboratory workflow may occur in different laboratory areas (e.g.,
clean, high and low titer, under different conditions, such as
BSL-2/BSL-3), utilizing a variety of biological safety cabinets
(BSCs), and/or hoods (e.g., laminar or dead air).
Laboratory work may require several PPE changes including, but not
limited to, respiratory and full body protection (e.g., Tyvek suit)
and gloves, for extended periods of time, not to exceed four (4)
hours.
Preparing reagents and samples - same as above
Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Decontamination of workspaces, including Biological safety
cabinets, hoods/air boxes, equipment, and other items associated
with processing and analysis activities.
Necessitates decontamination of several rooms requiring extensive
use of bleach and alcohol. For safety, proper PPE is required.
Maintaining chain-of-custody (CoC)
Interpretation of results - must be capable of independent
analysis
Data entry utilizing computerized or computer-linked systems
Performing routine equipment calibration, cleaning, assembly, and
maintenance in multiple lab areas
Collecting, processing, and analyzing internal laboratory
swipes/swabs for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and
contamination monitoring located across multiple lab areas
Proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste.
May require lifting, stooping, reaching, carrying, and/or storing
biohazard waste of different sizes and/or weights up to 40 lbs.
May require collecting multiple bags from BSL-2/BSL-3 areas and
loading and unloading the autoclave machine when completed. For
safety, proper PPE is required.
Restocking and maintaining proper inventory (e.g., par levels,
rotation of stock, expiration dates, etc.,) of necessary
supplies.
May require lifting, stooping, reaching, carrying, and/or storing
consumables, supplies, and/or equipment of various sizes, shapes,
and/or weights up to 70 lbs.
Supporting customer program logistics in conducting and documenting
annual inventory (e.g., serial numbers, disposition, PO's, packing
slips, etc.) of DHS-procured durable equipment and property.
May require lifting, stooping, reaching, carrying, and/or
transporting equipment and/or instruments to/from different
laboratory areas and/or packaging instruments for service
QA/QC and acceptance testing of reagents in accordance with
applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Laboratory
Operations Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP)
Adhering to QA/QC requirements in accordance with the Public Health
Laboratory quality management systems and the customer laboratory
QAPP
Maintaining documentation of records demonstrating compliance with
applicable training/retraining, competencies, document reviews
Analyzing routine external QA samples in accordance with the
customer SOP's and QA Program guidance
Proper archiving, storage, and shipping of samples.
May require lifting, stooping, carrying, and/or storing of sample
archives of varying sizes and weights up to 40 lbs.
Demonstrating ability to follow and adhere to written procedures
and accepted practices in accordance with federal, state, and local
regulations, safety, security and dress code policies, procedures,
and guidelines, including DHS Safeguarding Sensitive but
Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information (January 2005)
when visiting or working at Government facilities
Preparing written and oral technical reports, answering questions,
and making recommendations to the Lead Biological Scientist for
inclusion in comprehensive reports
Accurately performing work with confidence
Demonstrating competency in various testing methodologies (e.g.,
multi-center studies), evaluating potential products and processes
against unique environmental backgrounds, and meeting established
deadlines
Scheduled workdays include weekends and holidays
Must be present for all hours of the workday, and be available
24/7/365 in case of emergency
In addition to the duties listed above, the Lead Biological
Scientist shall perform:
Troubleshooting technical laboratory issues in conjunction with the
local Laboratory Director and/or designee and customer Laboratory
Operations personnel
Developing and maintaining monthly work schedules for local
customer laboratory personnel to cover 365-day scheduling and
emergency response efforts
Maintaining and documenting training/retraining and competency of
all customer laboratory personnel and observing staff on a
quarterly basis
Confirming refresher training is performed following protocols
updates/amendments and as required
Generating and maintaining documentation in accordance with the
SOPs and QAPP
In compliance with local policy and direction from the Local
Laboratory Director, generating and executing corrective action
plans in accordance with the customer Laboratory QAPP to address
any findings from audits, proficiency tests, data trend analysis,
internal inspection findings, and/or other occurrences that have
the potential to degrade the confidence in results generated by the
laboratory
Participating in Monthly Laboratory Operations Technical Conference
Calls and other customer Program-related communications, as
appropriate
Effectively communicating with the Project Manager, PAE, the
government client and associated Partners, as well as the
laboratory staff
Supervising laboratory staff and casual surge personnel
Interviewing and assessing candidates for open positions
Reviewing and approving timesheets
Providing new personnel training/retraining on protocols/procedures
for daily sample handling and internal tests (e.g., QA, PT) to
enable personnel to successfully pass 90-day Demonstration of
Capability (DOC) tests, proficiency tests (PTs), and/or external
audits as defined in the customer Laboratory QAPP
Conducting Annual Performance Reviews
Other duties as assigned
Position Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum of a Ph.D. or Master's degree from an accredited university
in microbiology, molecular biology, or related course work in
biological sciences with at least two years of laboratory bench
experience outside of an academic environment, utilizing PCR,
aseptic techniques, and biological assays, and at least two years
of experience serving as a Senior Scientist or Team Leader of a
laboratory team/project. Bachelor's degree from an accredited
university requires five years of laboratory bench experience
outside of an academic environment, including at least two years of
experience as a Team Leader/Senior Scientist.
Biological Safety Level (BSL)-3 experience is desirable.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring
practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United
States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
marital status, family structure, medical condition including
genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental
or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the
job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or
any other protected category under federal, state, or local
law.
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