Training Coordinator (Biosafety Level Labs)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation For The Advancement Of Military Medicine • Frederick, MD

257d • $57,650 - $93,100

About The Position

Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Training Coordinator (Biosafety Level Labs) to develop new curriculum for and teaches courses from identified needs. Manages processes to conduct courses and the course evaluation process. The Contractor shall serve as a FIBWA Coordinator and Primary Instructor, providing operational coordination, conducting courses and research on modern microbiology and molecular techniques, instruments, and protocols for clinical diagnosis and environmental biosurveillance of Biological Warfare Agents. Shall work within BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories IAW the provisions of this contract and applicable regulations. This position will be in support of United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) Technical Research Support Services located at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD. USAMRIID works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. This includes conducting Research, Development, Testing, & Evaluation (RDTE) of medical countermeasure against biological threats and the safety, quality assurance, project management, and core support required for these research activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' lab experience.
• Experience with handling both bacterial and viral pathogens for in vitro and in vivo studies, with preferred experience in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 biocontainment labs.
• Knowledge of health systems, public health, global health, global health engagement and military objectives and processes.
• Background/experience with curriculum design and development.
• Management and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in solving problems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in academic standards and processes.
• Office automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate within the unit to ensure program responsibilities and between other government agencies to ensure requests for training are scheduled and coordinated appropriately.
• Oversee the daily operation of the classroom and teaching laboratory spaces, including procurement, inventory and stocking of supplies, calibration and maintenance of scientific equipment, training of support staff, writing and maintaining SOPs, and ensuring compliance with DoD/Army safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the Education & Training Branch Chief and FIBWA Medical Director to develop and maintain Point of Instructions for each course in support of the accreditation processes.
• Plan and execute complex training scenarios as the primary instructor for the FIBWA courses.
• Prepare course materials prior to each course, including hardcopy training instructions, reagents, equipment, and biological samples for analysis.
• Evaluate student performance through tests and situational exercises that demonstrate competency of material taught.
• Represent the FIBWA course to other customers through briefings, demonstrations, and participation in working groups.
• Participate in the test and evaluation of new technologies and sample processing protocols to improve the FIBWA courses.
• Serve on operational mission teams, domestically and internationally as needed, to provide diagnostic support activities.
• Provide supplementary technical laboratory support to Special Pathogens Laboratory and the National CDC LRN Sections as necessary.
• Prepare and provide the TPOC a FIBWA Training report detailing the specifics of the course within 5 business days of course completion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree