Scientist - Laboratory and Specimen Management
Posted on: 4 Jul 2022
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
Job Description:
GDIT has an opportunity for a laboratory scientist associate supporting research, diagnostics, and surveillance activities for a prospective client with the CDC in Atlanta GA.
The position is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Responsibilities:
Assist in maintenance of laboratory supplies and reagents including ordering, receiving, stock preparation and validation of reagents, solutions, and standards prior to use.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and validation and coordination with support contract staff as needed for ongoing maintenance and advanced troubleshooting.
Routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratories including temperature monitoring, weekly cleaning, and eyewash maintenance.
Performing reagent quality checks
Occasional RT-PCR testing under CLIA regulations (diagnostic molecular methods)
Communicating with customers (e.g. local or state PHLs)
Specimen accessioning (ELIMS or other LIMS)
Maintaining team's specimen management inventory
Work under supervision to assists other research and laboratory personnel to perform routine and non-routing studies and procedures as well as other activities as required.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology or related discipline
1-2 years of directly related work experience.
Knowledge of compliance with CLIA, ISO, and other industry standards and best practices for working in a regulated laboratory environment.
Familiarity with LIMS [Laboratory Information Management Systems and use of Excel software
Ability to follow safety procedures relating to handling of human samples and pathogens along with hazardous waste
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control, equipment monitoring, inventory control documentation and protocol writing
Experience working in BSL2 or higher laboratory including use of appropriate aseptic techniques
Knowledge of laboratory and safety regulations including CLIA, ISO, and/or OSHA standards
Additional Job Information:
Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
General Dynamics
Falls Church, VA
General Dynamics Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. It operates in five segments: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems, and Marine Systems. The Aerospace segment designs, manufactures, and supports business-jet aircraft; and offers business-aviation services, including maintenance, fixed-base operation, government fleet, aircraft management, charter, and staffing services, as well as integrated aviation solutions.
The Combat Systems segment engages in the design, development, production, modernization, and sustainment of combat vehicles, weapons systems, and munitions. This segment offers wheeled combat and tactical vehicles; main battle tanks and tracked combat vehicles; weapons systems, armaments, and munitions; and maintenance, logistics support, and sustainment services. The Information Technology segment provides information technology (IT), IT infrastructure modernization, and professional services, as well as cloud, cyber, software development, systems engineering, and data analytics services and solutions.
The Mission Systems segment offers mission-critical C4ISR products and systems, such as space, intelligence, and cyber systems; ground systems and products; and naval, air, and electronic systems. The Marine Systems segment designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines, surface combatants, and auxiliary and combat-logistics ships for the United States Navy and Jones Act ships for commercial customers.
This segment provides nuclear-powered submarines; surface combatants; auxiliary and combat-logistics ships; commercial product carriers and containerships; design and engineering support services; and maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle support services, as well as repair services for navy ships. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.
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IndustryEngineering
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No. of Employees105,600
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