BACKGROUND:
Lockheed Martin provides clients with top-quality information technology (IT), business management, and scientific solutions. Working in partnership with our Civilian Government, national security, and life sciences clients, we deliver innovative, on-target solutions that support our clients’ vital missions, goals, and objectives. Among our proven capabilities are systems design, development, and integration; systems engineering; application support, IT infrastructure management; professional services; management consulting; and specialized health and bioinformatics services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are currently searching for a T-Cell Assay Specialist (Flow Cytometrist) to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with Lockheed Martin-MSD and it is on-site at the NIH in Bethesda/Rockville, MD.

Candidate will be responsible for all Flow cytometry and ELISPOT testing and establishing Flow cytometry and ELISPOT standard practices.

Essential duties:

• In coordination with the IT, testing laboratory and QA managers will be responsible for the establishment and enforcement of standard testing practices within the area of flow cytometry inclusive of:
• - Appropriate instrument calibration practices
• - Appropriate methods of electronic record storage
• - Appropriate analysts training and proficiency testing plans
• As the subject expert in Flow cytometry and ELISPOT will provide technical insight of:
• - Analytical investigations
• - New method transfers from the methods development department
• - Transfer of methods to partner laboratories in coordination with technology transfer manager
• - Regulatory audits
• Based upon work projections provided by the testing laboratory manager will derive the resource needs and schedules for flow cytometry and ELISPOT
• - Responsible for resolving any disputes or last minute changes to the resource needs, inclusive of requests of staff to work overtime
• - Assure no delays in testing due to instrumentation and/or supply shortages
• Responsible for the oversight of the daily work performed by the analysts doing flow cytometry and ELISPOT to assure the work meets documented practices
• - Responsible for review/approval of all documentation and data generated in Flow cytometry and ELISPOT
• - Work with the analysts to correct any deficiencies in a timely manor
• - Participate in the performance of daily testing as time permits
• - Analyst training/proficiency testing
• - Instrument/reagent certification, calibration
• Manage the flow cytometry and ELISPOT area proactively and will effectively communicate emerging issues to the test laboratory manager
• Responsible to assure that all internal and external audits of the flow cytometry and ELISPOT are passed successfully
• - If deficiencies are found, the candidate is responsible for providing an acceptable proposal for resolution to the testing laboratory and QA manager.
• Assure practices consistent with industry standards, US Code of Federal Regulation (US CFR), International Committee for Harmonization (ICH) for Good Laboratory Practices.
• Responsible for meeting all time lines and milestones
• Evaluate alternative approaches and institute approaches with sound scientific and business judgment.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MS degree or BS/BA with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in GLP testing laboratories
• - Inclusive of extensive experience within specialty area
• 2-5 years ELISPOT and Flow Cytometry experience
• Ability to perform all aspects of supervision of approximately 5 subordinates (inclusive of scheduling and work oversight)

LOCALE: Bethesda/Rockville, MD

SALARY & COMPENSATION:
Salary commensurate with experience. There is much to be said about the Lockheed Martin Total Value package. Part of the package involves a commitment to develop top talent from within as well as provide access to a wide range of training programs and services. There is also the opportunity to work in exceptional environments marked by: Project Significance, Quality People, Recognition, Learning and Development, Internal Career Mobility, Competitive Pay, and Excellent Benefits.

A commitment to your work/life balance.

Part of the Lockheed Martin experience includes a focus on work/life satisfaction. We offer programs and policies that include: Flexible/Alternative Work Schedules and Casual Dress at many locations, Telecommuting, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Centers, Birth/Adoption Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, and Adoption Assistance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit and apply via our careers page http://www.lockheedmartin.com/careers and enter Req ID 151386 in the Job Search tool. Or, you may directly apply via the following link:
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