Laboratory Operations Coordinator

About the Role

The Applied Biological Sciences Group (QLA) within the Asymmetric Operations Sector (AOS) is seeking a laboratory operations coordinator to provide a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers a safe and effective biological and chemical laboratory environment. We are a hard-working team who love taking on ambitious, multi-disciplinary problems that often require expertise across scientific disciplines and engineering approaches. We believe in strong and collaborative relationships, and we strive to foster a work environment of safety, trust, confidence, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of numerous laboratories including BSL2/BSL2+, chemical, and health engineering and human performance assessment facilities
• Organize equipment maintenance and service contracts
• Support general procurement needs
• Coordinate closely with the APL environmental health and safety office and group staff to ensure best safety practices are being implemented across the laboratories
• Develop new or revised procedures to optimize the function of the laboratories to enable multi-disciplinary work
• Facilitate a culture that promotes safety

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a biological and/or chemical laboratory
• Experience operating and troubleshooting a wide variety of laboratory instrumentation
• Experience in environmental health, occupational health, occupational (or industrial) safety, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental engineering, or a related field
• Experience preparing written reports detailing test results
• Self-motivated and demonstrate initiative and flexibility when working in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training
• Associate's Degree and 5+ years of professional experience in the Biological Sciences or relevant field
• 5+ years of experience managing a biology, chemistry or related laboratory
• Ability to create operating procedures and are organized in a laboratory or field setting
• Proven track record of successfully developing laboratory protocols and procedures
• Experience with property inventory systems
• Certifications as Certified Biosafety Professional (CBSP) or related
• Ability to travel occasionally to participate in field tests
• Active SECRET security clearance

Pay

Minimum Rate $25.30 Hourly / Maximum Rate $50.00 Hourly