Microbiologist

About the Position

Microbiologist Job at Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Arlington, VA

Pentagon Force Protection Agency is seeking a Microbiologist to join our team in Arlington, VA. This role is located in the Technical Integration and Defense Division (TIDD) and involves performing scientific and professional work in the field of microbiology. As the Laboratory Director, the employee will oversee a technical staff of approximately forty (40) contractors and serve as a recognized technical authority and expert resource.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Contract Officer's Representative for the Laboratory Analysis Contract and other supporting contracts.
• Manages the operation of a 24/7-365 bio-safety level (BSL) 3 laboratory.
• Ensures laboratory accreditation and compliance with safety requirements, including local, state, federal, and bio-security regulations.
• Secures essential information through site visits, workshops, conferences, and literature review, and collaborates with scientists, engineers, and technical program managers.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be required to complete a probationary/trial period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority.
• The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION CRITICAL EMPLOYEE.
• The employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides.
• The position requires travel up to 15% of the duty time.
• This position is eligible for telework. The employee must meet all eligibility requirements prior to teleworking, including completion of required telework training, submission of all required paperwork, and obtaining appropriate approvals.
• The employee must be able to perform hazardous duties in a dangerous environment involving CBRN agents and to don and doff appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Degree in microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining coursework in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.

OR

• Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Experience

• One year of specialized experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Applicants for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in:
  1. Developing and executing specified experiments in microbiology for defense or environmental programs.
  2. Developing policies and procedures for laboratory quality assurance systems to be used in microbiology laboratories.
  3. Providing guidance in microbiology, molecular biology, laboratory analysis methods and procedures to prevent and mitigate problems in sampling.
  4. Analyzing samples using knowledge of health effects of CBRN agents and current detection and identification technology.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Remote work options

About the Company

Pentagon Force Protection Agency is dedicated to providing top-tier security and defense solutions. Our team is committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.