Analytical Laboratory Systems Instructor

Dawsonohana; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Dawsonohana in Fort Leonard Wood, MO is hiring an Analytical Laboratory Systems Instructor to deliver professional instructional services for the ALS 1A1 Operator Course. Responsibilities include conveying training materials and instructing on various laboratory procedures and equipment handling.

The ideal candidate will have specific experience in analytical laboratory operations and be proficient in relevant technologies, such as FilmArray and Gas Chromatograph. Salary is between $50 and $60 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating or instructing ALS 1A1 Prime Mover.
• 2 years supporting the Civil Support Team mission.
• Completion of AMEDD Field Identification of Biological Warfare Agents course.
• 4 years with PCR analysis.
• 5 years with CWA site characterization.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for ALS 1A1 Operator Course.
• Conduct practical training in handling PCR systems.
• Instruct on Glove Box Procedures.

Skills

Operating ALS 1A1

Laboratory analysis

Biological Warfare Agents identification

Chemical Warfare Agents identification

Polymerase Chain Reaction analysis

Teaching and instruction

Tools

FilmArray

Agilent MassHunter Software

TRU Defender FTX

Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer

Electrochemiluminescence Instrument

Glove Box

Job description

Analytical Laboratory Systems Instructor

Provide professional instructional services for the Analytical Laboratory System 1A1 (ALS 1A1) Operator Course aboard Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively convey the materials in the Government provided training support material, culminating in Soldiers who are well trained ALS 1A1 Operators
• Operate the Analytical Laboratory System (ALS1A1)
• Instruct/Perform Analytical Laboratory System (ALS1A1) Glove Box Procedures
• Employ the FilmArray Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Detection System
• Employ the Electrochemiluminescence Instrument (PR2-1800 ECL)
• Identify Biological Warfare Agent (BWA) Signatures
• Employ the Agilent Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS)
• Employ the TruDefender FTX Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer
• Identify Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Signatures

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating or instructing the operation of the ALS 1A1 Prime Mover
• 2 years of experience supporting the Civil Support Team (CST) mission
• 1 year of experience operating or instructing the operation of the ALS 1A1 Glovebox
• 3 years of experience operating in an analytical laboratory
• 2 years of experience supporting the Civil Support Team mission
• 2 years of experience auditing CST for compliance with WMD-CST ISO/IEC 17025 standards
• Completion of U.S. Army Medical Department’s (AMEDD) Field Identification of Biological Warfare Agents (FIBWA) course
• Possess at least 4 years of experience with Polymerase Chain Reaction analysis and 1 year of experience with the FilmArray
• Completion of SQ120 course
• Possess at least 2 years of experience with the PR2
• Possess a valid Agilent training certificate demonstrating at least 5 days of specialized Agilent MassHunter Software training
• 3 years of experience in analyzing GCMS data
• Must possess 3 years of experience operating Agilent MassHunter Software or 3 years of experience supporting the CST mission
• Must possess 1 year of FTIR experience
• Must possess 5 years of experience with CWA site characterization and exploitation
• Possess 3 years of experience with BWA site characterization and exploitation
• Must have attended the Instructor Training Course, Army Basic Training Instructor Course or DOD equivalent Instructor Training Course, a civilian equivalent, or have 2 years’ experience as an ALS operator within the last 5 years. Civilian equivalents are based upon instructor certifications from an institution or organization that validates 3 years of instruction experience

Salary: $50 to $60 an hour, depending on experience.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.