Total 4 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in USA - CT - Groton

Sample Management Research Assistant

Description

Evotec (US) Inc. has a Sample Management Research Assistant position open, located at the Branford, CT facility.  The purpose of this position is to provide laboratory processing of client orders, the majority of which will involve manual weighing and liquid handling of compounds. The candidate for this role will be expected to have further due diligence and increased understanding of workflows, SOPs, etc.  The position requires a highly motivated individual, able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure the successful fulfillment of orders.

The compounds may be potentially hazardous.  Prior to start, Evotec (US) Inc. will train the individual in lab safety.  Safety glasses, lab coats and gloves will be required while working.  Specific site training, automation, computers, and any other material in support of compound management activities will be provided.

Individuals may be required to use an air purifying respirator, at some future date.  If implemented, individuals will need to pass a health respirator physical and remove any interfering facial hair.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tare weighing of vials and other containers and barcoding of consumables.
• May require use of liquid handling instrumentation for the processing of compounds.
• Powder weighing of compounds using a balance and fume hood.
• Position may require long periods of repetitive work.
• Data handling, inventory tracking, accurate record keeping and following established Standard Operating Procedures for assigned tasks.
• Ensure quality control and safety standards adherence.

Required Qualifications: 

• Some chemical laboratory experience preferred.
• Use of balances, fume hoods, and basic chemical handling procedures
• Good oral and written communications
• Follow oral and written protocols and instructions from senior lab staff.
• Must adhere to laboratory safety standards.

Education and experience:

BS or equivalent with scientific discipline and 1-2 years’ experience preferred.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about helping organizations understand and reach their goals? Do you live for that “ah-ha!” moment when your client realizes you just showed them how to transform their organization? Many organizations know where they want to go, but getting there can be a challenge. We’re looking for you: a strategy consultant who can identify commercial insights and best practices to inform an organization’s strategy and long-term goals.

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on government clients. As a strategy consultant on our team, you’ll research and analyze your client’s needs, goals, and potential growth areas. You’ll need to ask the right questions to draw out your client’s objectives and vision. You’ll provide research and analytical support to your team as they show clients what they can learn from commercial environments and how they can apply the most relevant insights. From unrealized potential to systemic challenges, your team will provide your client with a holistic view of their organization as well as the multiple paths they can take to evolve and improve their capabilities. Join us as we lead change for the better in the government.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience conducting open-source research or market research
• Knowledge of internet-based research techniques and tactics spanning Boolean logic, search engine and database resources, social media, social networking tools, and industry databases
• Ability to ramp up on a range of topics quickly, including emerging technologies, cyber threat intelligence, supply chain risk, foreign policy, financial systems, financial crime, market analysis, best practices analysis, and change management
• Ability to produce deliverables in a short time frame using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work for national security clients across the DoD and Intelligence Community
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with strategy consulting or change management consulting for federal government clients
• Experience with technology scouting, supply chain risk assessments, or cyber threat intelligence
• Experience conducting outreach to and interviews with subject matter experts from the private and public sector
• Experience researching in a foreign language on websites outside the United States
• Knowledge of financial, economic, or investment intelligence
• Ability to leverage data, analytics, and visualization software tools to prototype solutions addressing challenging client questions rapidly
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Located at the Evotec (US) Inc. Branford, CT. facility, the Research Assistant will provide support in the receipt and registration of external compound samples to fulfill client orders.  In this hands-on, laboratory-based life science role, the successful candidate must be a competent, self-directed individual who employs a high level of autonomy. The successful candidate must be comfortable learning about and using lab instruments/software. The position provides an excellent opportunity to support promising drug discovery companies while developing laboratory skills in a cutting-edge biotechnology facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and register all compound samples from internal and external sources to be added to the compound inventory, including packaging/unpackaging, labelling, sorting, and proper storage/fulfillment.
• Deploy automated processes, including automated weighers, as part of the compound registration process.
• Responsible for meeting internal timelines for compound registration into the Titian Mosaic software.
• Address issues and discrepancies related to all aspects of data integrity, compound registration, shipments, etc. at the Branford site.
• Be able to communicate effectively between Laboratory Operations and the Project Management Office as necessary.
• Assist in shipping/receiving or other areas of the laboratory.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures for lab processes and shared equipment as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of at least one (1) year experience in a laboratory environment.
• Bachelor of Science Degree, preferably in biology, chemistry, or related life sciences discipline preferred.
• Familiarity with sample handling or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Experience with compound registration and/or other compound management informatics platforms, Titian Mosaic experience preferred.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, record keeping, and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, team-oriented, collaborative, high performance environment.
• Customer service focused, with an excellent work ethic and an optimistic attitude.
• Personable and articulate, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Be able to sit/stand for multiple hours at a time.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the Leidos Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here!

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The Challenge:

• Interact with and assist Principal Investigator (PI) at the NSMRL in all aspects of human and non-human subject experimental planning, data collection, and data analysis.

• Planning, e.g., scientific protocol development and preparation and setup and testing of experimental equipment.

• Develop scientific protocols for executing required human research.

• Assist with audiology research using experimental apparatuses used to investigate hearing protection devices and communication systems.

• Execute setup, testing, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment.

• Execute all aspects of research subject recruiting and coordinate with subjects and other research personnel to ensure successful protocol execution.

• Communicate with audiologists and hearing conservation researchers outside NSMRL to maintain awareness of technology developments, developments in the field, and explore opportunities for collaboration, etc.

• Prepare and present reports, presentations, and other documents as directed.

• Adhere to and implement scientific review board and institutional board review procedures.

• Assist in the development and tracking of program budget and, when necessary, coordinate with acquisition personnel to ensure contracts are executed in a timely manner. Prepare travel and purchase requests with necessary support documentation.

• Provide other research-related support as needed

What Sets You Apart:

• Desire to seek a career in life sciences supporting military health sciences

• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in a field related to hearing science (acoustics or hearing science related coursework).

• Candidates must have documented evidence of research methods experience (Bachelors thesis or course work in research methods).

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to interact and effectively communicate both written and orally with a wide variety of people.

• Demonstrate the ability to extend and apply the knowledge of research to the missions of the NSMRL Command and the Navy.

• Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required. 

• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required. 

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

• Work is to be primarily performed on a government installation. The normal work week is Monday through Friday 0800 to 1630. 

• Some offsite travel (~10%) may be required for data collection efforts, presentations, etc. 

You Might Also Have:

• Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI/PII compliance, etc.

• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency and working knowledge of statistical software preferred.

• Skills should include a foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.

• Experience in a human subject research setting and experience in the US federal government system is highly desired.

• ASHA certification is desired.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.