Laboratory Senior Scientist II
About The Position
CORTEK is seeking a Laboratory Senior Scientist II to support the Department of Homeland Security BioWatch program. The role provides scientific expertise for major programs and system development, including analysis and resolution of system issues, development of plans and requirements for complex systems, support for multicenter studies and short-term testing, and coordination of technical consultations. The position also supports the Federal Director of Laboratory Operations (DLO) and helps optimize laboratory processes, review operational reports, address quality assurance findings, and maintain laboratory procedures and quality plans. The role includes coordinating and managing analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for program and system implementation; consulting with local Biodetection Laboratories on audit or proficiency-test discrepancies and tracking corrective actions; reviewing and updating the Biodetection Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Laboratory Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) as directed; triaging a shared laboratory operations inbox; and managing laboratory operations meetings. Travel is required as needed.
Requirements
- Master's or doctorate degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in laboratory-based science generating analytical results from testing clinical or environmental samples.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on data accuracy and quality assurance.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding relationship-building skills.
- Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
Responsibilities
- Perform as a technical expert in the relevant scientific field in support of major programs or system development.
- Apply scientific expertise to define and resolve system issues, conduct analyses, and develop plans and requirements for complex systems.
- Support planning for multicenter studies and short-term testing to resolve technical issues.
- Coordinate technical consultation requests and track them through satisfactory resolution.
- Coordinate and manage the preparation of analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for proper program and system implementation.
- Support the Federal Director of Laboratory Operations (DLO) with scientific analysis, system issue resolution, and development of plans and requirements.
- Provide technical reviews, comments, and recommendations on laboratory operations reports from various sources.
- Develop study plans and evaluate data or reports related to optimizing laboratory processes, including environmental sample processing, analytical techniques, and technology changes.
- Consult with Biodetection Laboratories with discrepancies identified through Quality Assurance Program audits or proficiency tests, and track corrective action implementation with the relevant QA and Laboratory Operations directors or designees.
- Periodically review and update the Biodetection Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Laboratory Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP), as directed by the DLO.
- Triage the shared laboratory operations inbox.
- Manage laboratory operations meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, recording action items and highlights, and distributing meeting notes.
- Travel as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
