Laboratory Site Reviewer - NIH (Part-Time)

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this part time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Please note: This is for a part-time position, requiring 30 hours per week.

If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.

Technical Requirements:

• Serve as project managers for analyzing usage compliance for post-closeout NIAID UC6 Construction Grant Program, including conducting in-person site visits for all facilities.
  • The UC6 Construction Grant Program supported construction of Regional biocontainment labs for biomedical research.
  • Grant recipients were required to design, construct, and commission labs to support research on priority pathogens and emerging infectious diseases.
  • Biosafety labs, at a minimum, were required to include a vivarium for small animals, and support space for research, administration, and building operations.
  • Labs were required to support biodefense and emerging infectious diseases research.
  • Labs were required to serve as a regional resource for research institutions in the area, including to assist public health efforts in the event of a bioterrorism emergency.
• Develop site visit plan for Grants Management Program (GMP) approval and maintain progress/status updates.
• Review award and all monitoring/site visit compliance requirements for biosafety, biosecurity, facility and building usage/maintenance, and construction change orders. Requirements of NIH post-award monitoring must be met.
• Develop site visit agendas, checklists, and compliance tools for Grants Management Program (GMP) approval.
• Coordinate site visit plans with recipients and NIAID staff. Participate in meetings with NIAID staff.
• Conduct all post-award monitoring site visits in-person (approximately 14 facilities). All biocontainment labs/facilities are located within the U.S. o Conduct site visits for each facility, including facility tours and interviews with staff. GMP staff may opt to attend for observational purposes.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of the facility usage over the usage period and relevant documentation, including physical security/biosecurity, facility and building maintenance, and construction change orders
  • Analyze whether compliance requirements were met during the usage period, including whether prior approval requirements for changes in use complied with NIH policy and the terms and conditions of award.
  • Provide monthly status updates on progress of all sites.
  • Meet the requirement of completing site visits prior to the end of usage period.
• Brief GMP on site visit outcomes and analyses, as needed.
• Draft and submit post-site visit reports for each facility to GMP within 30 days of the conclusion of the visit.
• Document site visits and closeout of usage requirements in the Official Grant File, or other NIH/NIAID systems (IMPAC II, WOMBAT, shared folders/resources, etc.).
• Manage other program requirements, including review and recommendations of prior approvals for changes and final closeout checklists and letters.
• Update internal SOP on processes for site visit activities and usage requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to the Grants Management Program Director and Deputy Director, and coordinate with designated staff, as requested.

Travel and Training Requirements:

• Travel is required for in-person site visits. The Grants Management Program anticipates approximately 14 domestic in-person site visits. In-person site visits are generally one-day visits.
• Travel may also be required for attendance at in-person meetings, if located within 50 mile radius of meeting location at the NIAID office.

Specific Qualifications:

• All support positions require a minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Prior knowledge of the administration of federally-funded construction programs, grant mechanisms, and usage requirements.
• Experience conducting site visits.
• Able to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
• Will require knowledge of relevant NIH policies and award terms and conditions.
• Understanding of NIH, its organization, and culture preferred.
• Knowledge of NIH organizational travel (CGE) and personnel (FPS) systems is highly desired.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be extremely reliable and adaptable with strong time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates good judgment, particularly when managing confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to be professional, clear, and accurate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of organizational travel, budget, and purchasing systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K/Profit Sharing Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Pretax Parking & Transportation Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Professional Development/Education
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Program
• Merit Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.