Senior Laboratory Manager

Location CA - San Diego

Job Code 11532

# of openings 1

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Senior Laboratory Manager to support our government customer located in San Diego, CA.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with maintaining Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) standards during performance of laboratory testing infectious disease samples, including, but not limited to, respiratory and enteric samples in accordance with GLP Regulations.

• Provide technical and editorial support and assist with oversight of all correspondence, logistics, facilities, and the central filing system for OID research efforts at NHRC.

• Assist with recording the status and location of all documents and maintaining the integrity and security of all documents in the appropriate database.

• Support surveillance of infectious diseases that affect DoD personnel in coordination with federal agencies, local governments, research organizations, and universities at locations around the world.

• Provide operational support, to include analytical evaluations and prospective clinical evaluations, for diagnostic evaluations, clinical studies, and/or clinical trials sponsored by Federal Agencies or private companies.

• Provide rapid assessment, which may require deployment/TAD travel outside of the local 50 mile radius, in cases of national emergency or infectious disease outbreaks, as they occur and provide appropriate personnel and response task forces with information that can be used to develop effective short term and long term solutions..

• Provide support to the USN and DoD in the case of a pandemic or otherwise large-scale health event where NHRC’s resources can be leveraged.

• Assist with setting up, operating, modifying, and maintaining study and/or laboratory equipment and apparatus.

• Assist with supporting efforts across the full research project cycle, including, but not limited to: reviewing relevant literature; project conceptualization; proposal development and submission; project documentation and compliance (e.g., IRB protocol, data-sharing agreements, survey approval, etc.); data collection; data management; data analysis; presentation of results; and preparation of manuscripts.

• Assist the Government with drafting institutional agreements including but not limited to memorandums of understanding/agreement (MOU/MOA), Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADAs), and data sharing agreements.

• Other duties as assigned.

  REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• BA/BS and 10 years’ experience required.

• Must have a valid US Passport.

• Ability to be enrolled in BPRP program.

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to oversee all Managers of various lab sections across Operational Infectious Disease Directorates.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of programs to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Knowledge of or previous experience working with the Military.

• Strong background in infectious disease/pathology laboratories.

  REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be able to pass a Tier 3 background check.

  ​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. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (HRdept@alakaina.com) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

  The Alakaina 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 Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina 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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