Job Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Kelly Government Solutions offers scientists the opportunity to support basic and applied research projects designed to protect our military and nation from current and emerging biological threat agents. We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support these efforts in the Advanced Analytical Technologies (AAT) division at a Department of Defense laboratory in Frederick, MD . ***Position contingent upon contract award.***

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

- Optional health, vision, and dental plans

- Paid leave as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

- Professional development program for continuing job-related education/training

The Contractor Shall:

• Conduct hematology, chemistry, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, and bio-chemical testing on clinical and environmental specimens, including for nonhuman primates (NHPs).
• Work safely and effectively in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments, following all biosafety and regulatory protocols.
• Perform quality assurance and control procedures, equipment validations, and maintain detailed records and logs in compliance with GLP SOPs and ASVCP QALs guidelines .
• Troubleshoot, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments and work areas; track supply inventories and support ordering as needed.
• Participate in infectious disease research studies involving laboratory animals, including pre- and post-exposure sample processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Accurately evaluate, interpret, and document lab results; generate reports, summaries, and contribute to SOPs and technical publications.
• Help prepare for GLP audits and inspections , ensuring the lab complies with 21 CFR Part 58 and institutional SOPs.
• Provide backfill support to related lab activities such as aerosol assisting, plethysmography, and animal assays as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, communicate technical information to veterinarians and scientists, and deliver oral presentations when required.
• Report safety issues or deviations from SOPs, and maintain enrollment in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) throughout the assignment.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• At least 7 years of post-graduate experience in a clinical pathology or diagnostic lab
• Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP or AMT
• Experience in hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis; coagulation and microbiology experience preferred
• BSL-3 or BSL-4 lab experience and familiarity with GLP principles highly preferred
• Willingness and ability to work in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 biocontainment labs required
• Requires eligibility and enrollment in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP)
• US citizenship as per contract requirements to pass background check and obtain required security clearance

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