Lab Enterprise Data Communications

The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full time Laboratory Management Strategic Support position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, DC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Master’s grad to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:

·       Conducting analysis of data and information collected for the various functions, preparing survey instruments under the direction of the team leader, and preparing web-related and other communication materials;

·       Assisting the team in developing oral presentations using graphics and other interactive formats;

·       Assisting in the development of responses to requests for information and data from a wide variety of sources;

·       Working in a team environment that maximizes the student’s opportunity to learn about the functions of the NPM, as well as other components of EPA and builds their skill set; and

·       Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.

Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Washington, DC.

Salary: $23.26 per hour.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

·       Demonstrated education and/or experience in a laboratory-based science and science communications;

·       Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills and experience working in teams;

·       Experience communicating and coordinating efforts between different groups;

·       Demonstrated skill in developing oral presentations using graphics and presentation software and developing materials for webpages;

·       Experience conducting analysis of data and information to address specific issues; and

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

ORD has been named the National Program Manager (NPM) for Regional Laboratories and will also provide corporate leadership for EPA’s Laboratory Enterprise (LE). The LE is comprised of three types of laboratories (research, program and regional) and associated scientific support activities that provide EPA with high quality science to protect public health and the environment.

The NPM has multiple functions, which include budget planning and execution, laboratory operations assessment and improvement, and communications and advocacy for the regional laboratories and the LE.

·       Be at least 18 years of age; and

·       Have earned at least a Master’s degree in Biological, Environmental or Physical Sciences, Chemistry or a closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months; and

·       Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.