Surge Support

Amentum•Richmond, CA

2d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Surge Support Staff member to perform various tasks in a laboratory setting. This role involves handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance, and/or special event samples potentially containing biological threat agents. The position requires performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to identify and characterize pathogenic bacterial and viral agents. Responsibilities also include preparing reagents and samples, maintaining familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and decontaminating workspaces and equipment. The role demands maintaining chain-of-custody, interpreting results, data entry, performing routine equipment calibration and maintenance, and collecting/processing internal laboratory swipes for QA/QC. Proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste, restocking supplies, adhering to QA/QC requirements, maintaining documentation, and proper archiving/storage of samples are also key duties. This position requires 24/7/365 availability for emergencies, including holiday and weekend work.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain/maintain a DHS Suitability security clearance
Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in microbiology, molecular biology, or related course work in biological sciences
At least one (1) year of prior applicable laboratory bench experience required outside of an academic environment, utilizing PCR, aseptic techniques, and biological assays.

Nice To Haves

Biological Safety Level (BSL)-3 experience is desirable.
Must be previously approved by the Public Health Laboratory and/or BioWatch Laboratory Lead to perform this work

Responsibilities

Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance, and/or special event samples potentially containing biological threat agents
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
Preparing reagents and samples
Decontamination of workspaces, including Biological safety cabinets, hoods/air boxes, equipment, and other items associated with processing and analysis activities
Maintaining chain-of-custody (CoC)
Interpretation of results
Data entry utilizing computerized or computer-linked systems
Performing routine equipment calibration, cleaning, assembly, and maintenance
Collecting, processing, and analyzing internal laboratory swipes/swabs for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and contamination monitoring
Proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste
Restocking and maintaining proper inventory of necessary supplies
Adhering to QA/QC requirements in accordance with the Public Health Laboratory quality management systems and the BioWatch Laboratory Operations Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP)
Maintaining documentation of records demonstrating compliance with applicable training/retraining, competencies, and document reviews
Proper archiving and storage of samples
Must be available to report to the lab 24/7/365 in case of emergency. Holiday and weekend work are required.