Lead Biological Scientist
Company: Amentum
Location: Downey
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
**Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the
World**Lead Biological ScientistJob Description**Position Location:
Downey, CA****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.EEO is the Law Poster
(http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf)EEO
is the Law Poster Supplement
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