Remote Senior Laboratory Scientist II - Biosurveillance

CORTEK; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CORTEK is seeking a Laboratory Senior Scientist II to support the DHS BioWatch program. This role requires deep expertise in biology and environmental sample analysis, with responsibilities including study design, data evaluation, QA oversight, and coordination of lab operations.

The candidate will collaborate with the Federal Director of Laboratory Operations and Biodetection QA leadership, travel as required, and maintain strong communication across teams while ensuring accuracy and regulatory

Qualifikationen

• Masters or Doctorate in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in laboratory-based science generating analytical results from testing of clinical or environmental samples.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Aufgaben

• Perform the functions of a technical expert in the relevant scientific field in support of major programs or system development.
• Apply scientific expertise in defining and resolving system issues, performing analysis, and developing plans and requirements in the subject-matter area for complex systems.
• Support planning activities for multicenter studies, and short-term testing activities to resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate technical consultation requests and track to satisfactory outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage the preparation of analysis, evaluations, and recommendations for proper implementation of programs and systems.
• Support the Federal Director of Laboratory Operations in applying scientific expertise in defining and resolving system issues, performing analysis, and developing plans and requirements in the subject matter area for complex systems.
• Provide technical review, comments, and recommendations on laboratory operations reports received from various sources.
• Develop study plans and evaluate data and/or reports related to efforts to optimize laboratory processes.
• Consult with local Biodetection Laboratories found to have discrepancies from QA audits and proficiency tests and track corrective action implementation.
• Conduct periodic reviews of SOPs and QAPPs and update as necessary.
• Perform expert functions in the relevant scientific field supporting major programs or system development.
• Coordinate and manage the preparation of analysis, evaluations, and recommendations for properly implementing programs and systems.
• Triage shared laboratory operations inbox.
• Manage laboratory operations meetings and distribute notes.
• Travel as required.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory expertise

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

MS Office

Ausbildung

Masters or Doctorate in Biology/related field

Tools

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Jobbeschreibung

CORTEK is seeking a Laboratory Senior Scientist II to support the DHS BioWatch program. This role requires deep expertise in biology and environmental sample analysis, with responsibilities including study design, data evaluation, QA oversight, and coordination of lab operations.

The candidate will collaborate with the Federal Director of Laboratory Operations and Biodetection QA leadership, travel as required, and maintain strong communication across teams while ensuring accuracy and regulatory