BRMR Technical Manager

Alakaina Family of Companies • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Biodefense Reference Materials Repository (BRMR) Technical Manager to support our government customer located in Frederick, MD at Fort Detrick. This position involves coordinating and overseeing the activities of the technical staff performing tasks in support of the accredited laboratory functions, providing expert technical guidance, and conducting all BRMR procedures in an accredited environment. The Technical Manager will assist the BRMR Laboratory Director/PI with process improvement initiatives, present work at scientific meetings, and maintain a safe and secure laboratory environment. The role may require CONUS/OCONUS travel to support the diagnostic mission and/or present scientific research. The Technical Manager will also be responsible for training and competency assessing division personnel on key laboratory practices, preparing technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts related to research efforts, and performing suite supervisor duties for laboratories used by the division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Informatics, Nursing Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Care, Biological Sciences, or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience with clinical database management, demonstrating reliability and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, to include time management.
• Demonstrated level of integrity and trust, capable of maintaining confidential information.
• Evidence of ability to perform database management for chart reviews, retrospective studies, and other research or department generated data.
• Experience with the FreezerWorks sample management software, or equivalent.
• CITI training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee activities of the technical staff performing the activities in support of the accredited laboratory functions.
• Provide expert technical guidance and conduct all BRMR procedures in support of the BRMR processes in an accredited environment.
• Assist the BRMR Laboratory Director/PI with process improvement initiatives.
• Present work at Scientific Meetings as required.
• Maintain a safe and secure accredited laboratory environment.
• CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required in support of the diagnostic mission and/or presentation of scientific research.
• Safely work in BSL-2, BSL-3, and/or BSL-4 laboratories.
• Train and competency assess Division personnel on key laboratory practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts.
• Assist suite supervisor and perform suite supervisor duties for laboratories used by the Division.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees