Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
Quality Assurance Specialist (BS/MS) (Molecular Diagnostics)
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Quality Assurance Specialist (BS/MS) (Molecular Diagnostics)
Job Locations:
US-MD-FrederickID:
2024-5438Category:
ScientificType:
Full TimeHours/Week:
40Location:
Fort DetrickPosition Summary:Odyssey is looking for a
Quality Assurance Manager
to support the Molecular Diagnostics Department in the Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) at the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC). The goal of this group is to broaden the ability of the Directorate to produce quality assays and reagents for the detection of bio-threat agents domestically and across the globe.***Contingent upon contract award***Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:Production of Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assays (support to MD Department): The contractor shall assist with production of reagents for daily use by DoD and Federal programs to detect the presence of biological warfare agents in multiple different sample types and for ongoing disease surveillance across the globe.Molecular Assay Development & Platform Test and Evaluation (support to MD Department): The contractor shall assist with the development and testing of new or improved nucleic acid-based detection assays to meet the needs of DoD and other Federal agencies.Provide and evaluate proficiency testing (PT) for biological threats (support to MD Department): The contractor shall assist with the production, packaging, shipment of proficiency testing materials to DoD laboratories throughout the U.S. and worldwide.Field Sample Analysis (support to MD, MI and ELOD Departments): The contractor shall assist with maintaining a capability for analysis of unknown samples to identify suspected biological threat agents.***Contingent upon contract award***Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications:Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance:
Secret (Able to Obtain)Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience in a biological science field and quality management.Years of Experience:
5 years of practical experience in molecular biology and quality management is considered essential.Skills:
The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to independently operate and exercise an ISO accredited laboratory quality system, to include writing standard operating procedures and reports, conducting training, reviewing data, interfacing with outside accrediting bodies in preparation of annual audits and conducting internal audits.Additional Information:Location:
Frederick, MDTravel:
up to 20%Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid:
Onsite#LI-JC1***Contingent upon contract award***Company Overview:
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesPlease Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Salary range available upon request.
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Job Locations:
US-MD-FrederickID:
2024-5438Category:
ScientificType:
Full TimeHours/Week:
40Location:
Fort DetrickPosition Summary:Odyssey is looking for a
Quality Assurance Manager
to support the Molecular Diagnostics Department in the Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) at the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC). The goal of this group is to broaden the ability of the Directorate to produce quality assays and reagents for the detection of bio-threat agents domestically and across the globe.***Contingent upon contract award***Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:Production of Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assays (support to MD Department): The contractor shall assist with production of reagents for daily use by DoD and Federal programs to detect the presence of biological warfare agents in multiple different sample types and for ongoing disease surveillance across the globe.Molecular Assay Development & Platform Test and Evaluation (support to MD Department): The contractor shall assist with the development and testing of new or improved nucleic acid-based detection assays to meet the needs of DoD and other Federal agencies.Provide and evaluate proficiency testing (PT) for biological threats (support to MD Department): The contractor shall assist with the production, packaging, shipment of proficiency testing materials to DoD laboratories throughout the U.S. and worldwide.Field Sample Analysis (support to MD, MI and ELOD Departments): The contractor shall assist with maintaining a capability for analysis of unknown samples to identify suspected biological threat agents.***Contingent upon contract award***Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications:Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance:
Secret (Able to Obtain)Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience in a biological science field and quality management.Years of Experience:
5 years of practical experience in molecular biology and quality management is considered essential.Skills:
The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to independently operate and exercise an ISO accredited laboratory quality system, to include writing standard operating procedures and reports, conducting training, reviewing data, interfacing with outside accrediting bodies in preparation of annual audits and conducting internal audits.Additional Information:Location:
Frederick, MDTravel:
up to 20%Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid:
Onsite#LI-JC1***Contingent upon contract award***Company Overview:
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesPlease Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Salary range available upon request.
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