Science Training Lead

Parsons Corporation•USA VA (Virtual Office), VA

3d•$112,200 - $196,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a talented Science Training Lead / Subject Matter Expert to support a U.S. Government contract in Rabat, Morocco. This role involves designing, constructing, and providing training for a Pathogen Consolidation Unit (PCU) and a Biological Safety Laboratory. The position is responsible for the design, development, and execution of a comprehensive training program, which may include courses, workshops, or exercises to meet specified goals and objectives. While based in the U.S., this position requires regular trips of 1-2 weeks to Morocco.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Microbiology, Virology, Public Health or in Adult Education is required.
A minimum of 12 years of related work experience in developing and delivering technical training programs, with at least 5 years conducting adult education in a scientific or laboratory environment.
Candidate must have experience in biorisk management, biosafety laboratory operations.
Proven ability to perform in a training environment.
International Project delivery experience.
International training experience.
Biosafety laboratory training experience.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
Knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
Ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials, US government clients, engineers, scientists, and subcontractors.
Strong interpersonal skills to work with field personnel in a tactful and effective manner.
Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio.
Project Planning skills are essential.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to direct and manage team members with day-to-day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion.
Ability to manage distributed teams located in foreign countries.
Must be willing to travel to Rabat, Morocco to support the project.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and French or English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, developing, and executing training events to train partner nation stakeholders in topics such as the operation and maintenance of the new PCU and its components, biosafety, biosecurity, and bioinformatics.
Supports planning training events and developing event curriculum.
May perform as a Senior Instructor or Instructor and teach events (courses, workshops, exercises) if a training event is within their area of direct expertise.
Establishes relationships with host country stakeholders and participates in meetings and training events in support of U.S. Government client.
Supports the preparation of After-Action Reports after training events to collect lessons learned for continuous improvement of the event curriculum.
Interacts with Parsons Project Manager and logistics personnel to plan training events, prepare curriculum, prepare training equipment, and conduct training events in international environments.
Ensures that training events meet or exceed the goals and objectives set by the Government.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.