Laboratory Scientist/Molecular Biologist
Company: Amentum
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
**Position Location: Jefferson City, MO**
**Amentum National Security Solutions** is actively seeking
applicants for **Laboratory Scientist/Molecular Biologist**
**Amentum Position Description:** The Laboratory
Scientist/Molecular Biologist 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 cuatomer logistics in conducting and documenting
annual inventory (e.g., serial numbers, disposition, POs, 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 SOPs 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
**Position Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited university in
microbiology, molecular biology, or related course work in
biological sciences, and at **least one (1) year** of laboratory
bench experience outside of an academic environment, utilizing PCR,
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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 veterans 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.
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