As a Laboratory Worker Supervisor you will be responsible for managing the Laboratory Support Services unit which is responsible for glassware processing, laundry services, and containment logistics operations to include; deliveries, transportation of biological materials, and assisting with receipt of Select Agent samples, autoclave operations and housekeeping within the biosafety level (BSL)-2 labs, Biologics Development Module (BDM) of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF)
To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience using and disposing of disinfectants and/or other hazardous chemicals according to established procedures and applicable regulation your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
Manages a workforce of wage grade personnel to operate laboratory glassware processing, containment/non-containment laundry operations, and containment support operations within the BSL labs and BDM
Responsible for developing, planning, and carrying out the Unit’s operations in a high containment facility.
Responsible for ensuring delivery confirmation of all items on behalf of the warehouse.
Assists with the receipt of Select Agent Samples within containment.
Responsible for ensuring an adequate supply level is maintained for facility operations within laundry, glassware and laboratory operations.
Plans, organizes, and conducts specific studies and investigations in order to identify and define improvements to processes.
Assigns and reviews the work of staff to ensure timely performance, soundness, and value.
Identifies training and developmental needs of the staff, locating sources of training that will meet those needs.