A-TEK Inc.

A-TEK Inc.

Staff Scientist I El Paso

El Paso, Texas, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
LogisticsHRISPublic HealthPCRqPCRMolecular BiologyResearchGxP

About the role

  • Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services.
  • Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients' needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans.
  • That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset - Our Employees.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining documentation of records demonstrating compliance with applicable training/retraining, competencies, and document reviews.
  • Preparing written and oral technical reports, answering questions, and making recommendations to the Lead Biological Scientist for inclusion in comprehensive reports.
  • Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
  • A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

Requirements

  • Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and proficiency test (PT) samples potentially containing biological threat agents.
  • Must be present for all hours of the workday and be available 24/7/365 to respond in case of emergency.
  • Rotating weekends and some holidays are required.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. from an accredited university in microbiology, molecular biology or related course work in biological sciences, and REQUIRES at least one (1) year of laboratory bench experience utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR), aseptic techniques and biological assays, and at least one (1) year of experience serving as a Senior Scientist or Team Leader of a laboratory team/project.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university requires four (4) years of laboratory bench experience to include 4 (4) years of utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR), aseptic techniques and biological assays, including at least one year of experience as a Team Leader/Senior Scientist. Laboratory training that is assigned or accompanies an associated course is not considered applicable training.
  • This position supports a federal contract which requires that all employees and job applicants hold a valid Green Card or US Citizenship at the time of application.
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  • Candidates may use tools (including AI) for proofreading or formatting
  • however, using any tool to fabricate, exaggerate, or misrepresent qualifications, experience, or work product is not permitted. We may assess application materials for job-related technical depth, internal consistency, and demonstrated hands-on experience, including through follow-up questions, skills assessments, or reference checks. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.
  • For security and identity verification purposes, participants may be asked to temporarily disable virtual backgrounds during portions of the call.
  • Misrepresentation or falsification may result in removal from further consideration. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may request one.
  • A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.

Compensation

  • Supporting BW Program logistics in conducting and documenting annual inventory of DHS-procured durable equipment and property.

Benefits

  • Adhering to QA/QC requirements in accordance with the Public Health Laboratory quality management systems and the QAPP.

Company info

  • At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

Visa & Work Authorization

  • position supports a federal contract which requires that all employees and job applicants hold a valid Green Card or US Citizenship at the time of application
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