Technical specialist - biosafetyParsons

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Job Description:
Technical Specialist - Biosafety
Areas: Virtual or Philippines
Ready to put your biosafety expertise to work with a program intended to enhance interagency systems, capabilities and capacities of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GPH) to prevent, detect, report, respond, and secure especially dangerous pathogens (EDPs) and chemicals of security concern (CoSC)? Parsons is seeking a Technical Specialist to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the US Government's Department of Defense (DOD) Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP). The Technical Specialist - Biosafety will assist with the development and implementation of the BTRP mission in the Philippines to include assessments, training, evaluation, and technical design and construction reviews. The Technical Specialist - Biosafety reports directly to the Project Manager (PM) and works with other team members to facilitate integration, resources, and cost-effective solutions for BTRP efforts. This position can be located in the Philippines or through virtual assistance with site assistance visits to the Philippines.
Responsibilities:
Participate in-country assessments and analyses of historical documentation and facility activities with focus on biosafety
Support the procurement, delivery, assembly, installation, testing, sustainment planning, certification, initial Operations & Maintenance (O&M) training, and operational turn over of needed equipment, consumables, supplies, tools and materials relative to biosafety under the BTRP for supported facilities
Participate in facility design and provide expertise during construction and renovations relative to U.S. and Philippines national laws, standards, codes, regulations, and best practices for biosafety
Conduct needs/gap assessments of training materials, tools, methodology, instructor capability, and organizational training system with focus on biosafety
Develop and deliver training to address needs and gaps in existing program to include train the trainer instruction in the area of biosafety
Contribute to the planning and implementation of O&M related lifecycle and logistics support for the sustainment and transition of products, services, equipment, and products/deliverables developed under the BTRP relative to biosafety
Serve as evaluator or facilitator during training activities to include table-top or field drill and exercise with focus on biosafety
Coordinate workshop presentations and attendance with key members from stakeholder organizations with focus on biosafety
Evaluate and train laboratory personnel in procedures of testing, equipment, safety and quality control
Identify trends in surveillance data and designing proper laboratory support for appropriate biosafety in laboratory setting
Recommend changes to protocols and research standard operating procedures as needed
Assist with the implementation of additional research and disease surveillance, reporting, and response system efforts in support of BTRP
Attend meetings between Parsons, US Government, sub-contractors, site recipient representatives, and others as may be required
Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
BS in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, or related field preferred
4+ years of experience in laboratory management required
American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) (or equivalent credential)
Prior experience with CAP accreditation processes.
Experience with select agents and especially dangerous pathogens
Minimum 7-10 years of experience implementing biosafety programs in accordance to international best practices and U.S. policy and regulations
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Parsons

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time