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FIBWA Training Coordinator - Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD Cherokee Nation Assurance (CNA) delivers a broad spectrum of professional management consulting services to its defense, health, environmental and civilian agency clients. To assist clients in achieving their goals, CNA provides a tailored management approach for complex government programs and disciplines including health information technology, research & science, program management, communications, correspondence and document management, governance and administrative support. Wholly owned by Cherokee Nation, CNA is part of the Cherokee Nation Businesses family of companies. For more company information, visit our site at SUMMARY : The Contractor shall serve as a Field Identification of Biological Warfare Agents (FIBWA) Coordinator and Primary Instructor, providing operational coordination, conducting courses and research on modern microbiology and molecular techniques, instruments, and protocols for clinical diagnosis and environmental biosurveillance of Biological Warfare Agents. Will work within BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories IAW the provisions of this contract and applicable regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate with other government agencies • Schedule training courses • Oversee operation of classroom and teaching laboratory space • Oversight of procurement, inventory, stocking of supplies, calibration and maintenance of scientific equipment, training of support staff, writing and maintaining SOPs, inventory and property documents • Ensure projects are performed in compliance with DoD/Army safety procedures, CLIP (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program), GLP (Good Lab Practices) and other regulations that may apply • Author, review and implement SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) • Author, review and implement project protocols and curriculum development • Plan and execute complex training scenarios as primary instructor for the Field Identification of Biological Warfare Agents (FIBWA) courses • Prepare course material prior to each course • Prepare laboratory samples for each course • Provide didactic and kinesthetic training on current FIBWA programmatic course material • Evaluate student performance to demonstrate competency of material taught • Represent the FIBWA course to other customers through briefings, demonstrations and participating in working groups • Prepare proficiency test (PT) samples each year to support the FIBWA QA/PT program • Participate in the test and evaluation of new technologies and sample processing to improve the FIBWA course • Author and publish no less than 2 technical reports each year • Serve on operational mission teams, domestically and internationally as needed to include performance of a full array of diagnostic support activities for diagnostic support at BSL2 level • Provide support to DSD (Diagnostic Systems Division) BSL-2 as needed • Supplement technical laboratory support to Special Pathogens Laboratory and the National CDC Laboratory Response Network of the department as needed • Obtain and maintain SECRET clearance SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY • This position will not have supervisory authority. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Prefer military experience • Prefer Civil Support Team Member National Guard • Bachelor degree in lab science or equivalent training • Lab experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Excellent organizational skills • Work independently • Multi-task in a high paced environment • Works well with others • Good communication skills - oral and written • Public Speaking to present data • Ability to understand and interpret lab results • Ability to network with others WORK ENVIRONMENT • Work is conducted in a climate controlled office or laboratory • Some outdoor field work required at times • Applicants selected will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationAbout Cherokee Federal With $400 million in annual revenue, 20% growth per year, approximately 950+ active contracts serving 60+ government agencies in 25 countries, 47 states, 2 territories and 2000+ employees, Cherokee Nation Businesses' (CNB) group of Federal Contracting Section 8(a) companies is well positioned to deliver expertise needed to solve complex technical issues. Federal Solutions provides an array of services for 12 of the 15 cabinet-level departments and agencies - from applications and data services to cybersecurity and national defense. Why consider Cherokee Nation and our Federal Solutions business? Here are some great resources highlighting what we do and compelling reasons for joining our team! Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. 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