Analytical Laboratory Systems Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

DAWSON is seeking a professional to provide instructional services for the Analytical Laboratory System 1A1 (ALS 1A1) Operator Course aboard Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The role focuses on conveying government-provided training materials and producing Soldiers who are proficient ALS 1A1 Operators.

Responsibilities include operating ALS 1A1 and glovebox procedures, using the FilmArray PCR system, GC/MS, FTIR instruments, and identifying BWA/CWA signatures.

Job description

Summary

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

Job Description

• 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 and 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

Requirements

• 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 two 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.

Contingent upon contract award

We are an Equal Opportunity/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.

We offer 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.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.