Frederick, Maryland, United States
At the forefront of biodefense and emerging infectious diseases research, my role as Deputy Director at NBACC harnesses over a decade of expertise in virology, bacteriology, and biothreat agent science. Our team's mission is to safeguard public health by characterizing high consequence pathogens.
PRIMARY FUNCTION The main focus of responsibility for the Sr. PI Virology is the internal oversight and execution of NBACC Virology Projects. Serves as the primary Stakeholder for NBACC Virology projects, and may also serve as the Project Lead for specific projects. Has overall responsibility to clearly articulate requirements and achievable objectives and for providing timely feedback to the Project Leads of assigned projects. Reviews and approves the quality of the deliverables as meeting requirements agreed upon with the ALDs. Maintains a safe and efficient workplace environment, by assuring compliance with NBACC processes for safety, security, quality management, work authorization and facility use. Success is measured in terms of successful execution of NBACC Virology projects as well as the success of individual Virology Project Leads meeting their own objectives and deliverables.
• Managing Consultant for Tunnell Consulting with supervisory role of Ph.D. level scientists • Lead of Viral Pathogenesis Section at the Integrated Research Facility • Specializing in animal model development, molecular virology and pathogenesis of emerging viral hemorrhagic fever agents in biosafety level 3 & 4 containment • Responsible for mentorship of research staff in BSL3/4 labs • Member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) • Facilitate research for Division of Intramural Research clients at NIH • Additional responsibilities include those listed in the previous position
• Conduct critical experiments in BSL-2 through BSL-4 conditions • Project development • Scientific writer (ie: manuscripts, protocols, proposals, animal protocols, etc.) • Oversee research projects • Laboratory supervisor • Train junior staff and technicians, including mentoring in BSL3 and BSL4 • Design, conduct and evaluate projects to elucidate the critical determinants of pathogenesis for viruses of military importance.
• Conduct critical experiments in BSL-2 through BSL-4 conditions • Project development • Present scientific data in the form of talks, posters and manuscripts • Mentor for fellow staff in BSL3 and BSL4 laboratories