Medical Laboratory Scientist

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our government customer located in Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a Medical Laboratory Scientist performing and overseeing AAT’s animal clinical pathology mission as the primary point of contact (POC) to include daily laboratory operations supporting USAMRIID research programs and testing of NHP colony management specimens.
• Perform microbiological and related biological and bio-chemical examinations on clinical and environmental specimens for the detection and identification of microbial agents of disease.
• Perform hematological, chemistry, and coagulation tests of blood samples, including preparing blood smears and urinalysis testing, and to include generating sediment preparations.
• Provide oversight and review of animal clinical pathology test results and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate, interpret and record the results of laboratory tests and control data IAW GLP SOPs and ASVCP QALs guidelines.
• Perform proper Quality Control and quality assurance procedures, equipment validation, daily/ weekly/monthly and other maintenance procedures, and appropriately maintain records, logs, and reports IAW GLP SOPs and ASVCP QALs guidelines for all AAT animal clinical pathology equipment.
• Recognize anomalies in test results and quality control data, including fluctuations over time, and be able to determine and correct the underlying cause(s). Contractor shall record and log IAW GLP SOPs.
• Assist in research, planning and evaluation of alternate testing methods and procedures, assist with training of laboratory or other related personnel.
• Assist in preparing the AAT animal clinical pathology laboratories for GLP audits and inspections by other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain the laboratory including keeping equipment and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, and maintaining inventories of all animal clinical pathology laboratory supplies. Promptly notify AAT leadership when supplies are low. Obtain and provide equipment and supply quotes as requested.
• Create and maintain laboratory and office documents including SOPs, logs for equipment use and supply purchases and inventory, and other paperwork as required by GLP SOPs. Assist in the preparation of technical reports, standard operating procedures, and manuscripts relating to their research efforts.
• Participate in meetings and give oral presentations related to assigned duties, as needed.
• Generate animal clinical pathology written summaries, reports and related documents as needed.
• Provide accurate technical information to research scientists and laboratory animal veterinarians
• Timely report observations of safety or standard operating procedure noncompliance IAW applicable USAMRIID SOPs, guidance and regulations.
• Investigate independently, and in collaboration with others, events during the phases of infection in representative laboratory animals prior to and following agent exposure. Assist in the preparation of labels and sample tubes, required supplies, and associated paperwork. Follow study protocol and schedule to complete study activities as assigned to include but not limited to sample processing, aliquoting and inactivation. Studies will be conducted in a BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 laboratory environment.
• Crosstrain to provide backfill support to animal plethysmography, aerosol assisting and assays as needed.
• Perform weekly/monthly details of BSL-3 change rooms, showers, and assigned containment areas. Details include cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensuring equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.
• Perform weekly/monthly details of BSL-2 assigned laboratories. Details include cleaning, restocking, proper disposal of expired materials, and ensuring equipment and safety requirements are completed and documented IAW all applicable regulations and USAMRIID SOPs.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with seven (7 or>) or more years of post-graduate work experience in a high through-put diagnostic clinical pathology laboratory (e.g., referral laboratory, hospital, etc.) or in a research setting.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized accreditation agency (ASCP or AMT) is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience in chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis, with experience in coagulation and microbiology highly desirable.
• Must be familiar with 21 CFR Part 58 (GLP for Nonclinical Laboratory Studies) and the QALs guidelines established by the ASVCP, and be able to maintain, operate, and troubleshoot all equipment and tests associated with AAT’s animal clinical pathology mission IAW these regulations and applicable USAMRIID SOPs.
• The work in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL- 4 containment.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience performing clinical pathology testing in BSL-3 and/or BSL-4 containment is highly desirable and knowledge of or experience with GLP work is preferred.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• U.S. Citizen
• Must pass NACI background check.
• Must be willing to work in a BSL 2/3/4 laboratory.
• Must be eligible to enroll in the BPRP and CS-PRP programs.

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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