analytical development virologist.

job summary: Job Responsibilities: This job involves supporting a full range of activities necessary to deliver services on an end-to-end basis supporting the global Client and Sky Cable Video On Demand infrastructure, including but not limited to; design, implement, troubleshoot, analyze and maintain the VOD infrastructure of internal and external customer environments; including network connectivity and utilization, Windows / Linux server administration, virtualization, performance tuning, architectural design, software & hardware deployments, process development & analytics development. Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems while maintaining documentation of said networks, systems and processes. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while providing support, root cause analysis and remediation strategies for identified local and cloud systemic issues. Requires the development of creative technical solutions aimed at improving performance, workflows, methods and procedures. Required / Desired Skills & Experience: Familiarity with (AWS) S3, EC2, RDS, EMR Elastic Load Balancer, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, EKS, ECS, IAM, EC2, Lambda, Step Functions, App Mesh, X-Ray, S3 (including Glacier), API Gateway, Storage Gateway, VPC Networking & Security, Direct Connect, Elastic Beanstalk, SAM (Serverless Application Model), SNS, SQS, Route 53At least 5 years of Cloud systems administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting experience in a large-scale (100+ servers), customer-facing, highly available environmentsAt least 5 years in-depth experience with IP networking (TCP/IP packet analysis, DNS, DHCP, NAT, SNMP etc.)At least 2 years supporting large-scale database applications with a clear understanding of databases and the ability to write / parse SQL queries and databasesTools development Python, Ruby, GoLang, A focus on automation to reduce time on repeatable tasks and data aggregation / presentationTypically has at least 5 to 8 years of IT work experience in cloud infrastructure/systems environments performing systems planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimizationExperience designing web applications environments on AWSExperience with Linux and Automation Tools such as Chef, Ansible or Puppet.Programing abilities in any of the following Java, C++, Javascript, Python or Ruby Will be defining Cloud Data strategy, which includes designing multi-phased implementation roadmapsGuiding and mentoring team membersWorking alongside and assisting business development teams with pre-sales activities and RFPsWorking alongside team members, to develop and design cloud data solutionsExploring and discovering new insights and data wrangling of heterogeneous dataArchitecture, design, lead analysis, and development of data warehouse and business intelligence solutionsMust be proficient in NoSQL, SQL, and relational database development and designHands-on development experience using and migrating data to cloud platformsAWS (professional) experience, certification preferredExperience with analytical approach to problem-solving; must be able to use technology to solve business problemsProven Business Development expertise Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience   location: Reston, Virginia job type: Contract salary: $63 - 73 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Function as a technical leader within an Agile team responsible for the day-to-day, 24x7x365 on-call engineering, system administration and operation of Client's VOD (Video On Demand) ingest and delivery infrastructureLead process improvement strategies, build a solid collaborative environment for all stakeholders, possess and display deep and broad technical knowledge while applying a broad scope of influence. Provide input into system design while composing and publishing technical requirements and architectural designs. Demonstrate deep understanding of end-to-end operational process life cycles and system designs Innovate and evaluate at a senior level; drive solutions through other teams; think strategically across one or more technologies demonstrating a vertical depth of knowledge. Stay current on cutting-edge technology while educating peers and encouraging knowledge growth and collaboration. Drives and champions change; innovatively solves problems; is willing to take risks and contribute innovative ideasSupport, & maintain the VOD infrastructure via Windows / Linux operating system installations, upgrades, patching, tuning, log parsing, construct data serving methods, system configurations. While guiding and ensuring holistic operational monitoring and alarming practices across Client VOD devicesPerform application software installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting across products including but not limited to; NetApp, Isilon, Oracle, MySQL, Apache, Aspera, Puppet, Elemental, Ateme, RGB Networks, thePlatform, Nagios, Harmonic, MediaInfo, Sencore, and other Client VOD related devices. Lead the planning, testing and execution of aforementioned system and application level upgradesResponsible for ensuring all Sky Video on Demand assets are up and viewable and responsible for communication with Sky stakeholdersReviews, advises and designs standard software and hardware builds, system options, risks, costs versus benefits and impact on the enterprise business process and goals.Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards. Assists in the development of and manages an architecture governance process.Provides technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies to better serve the enterprise's architecture needs.Build and improve the performance of cloud applications and infrastructureIntegrate, install, configure, test and support applications for cloud-based servicesWork closely with Engineering, QA, DevOps and support teams to reach overall company objectives   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: CloudAWSEC2EMR Elastic Load BalancerCloudWatchTCP/IP CloudFormation Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. 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job summary: The Analytical Development Scientist is responsible for in-process sample testing, for Manufacturing upstream and downstream as well as process development studies. Develops, plans, and performs analytical methods, (such as PCR based assays, protein determination, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA, Endotoxin, and cell-based assays)   location: Rockville, Maryland job type: Contract salary: $45 - 50 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Perform Analytical Development Laboratory testing accurately, record all data, observations, and QC results accurately. Provide scientific input and demonstrate critical thinking in experimental design and execution.Perform analytical methods such as PCR-based assays (Traditional PCR, qPCR), protein determination by A 280, Bradford, and BCA, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA, Endotoxin.Maintain cell cultures and generate analytical cell banks. Perform cell-based assays (TCID 50 , Plaque) as needed.Troubleshoot methods, compile, review and submit accurate reports. Compile and summarize test data and perform data analysis. Write essays, technical development reports and give oral presentations of data at internal or external meetings.Coordinate with other functional groups to support upstream and downstream, process development studies to meet corporate objectives.Write, review and edit SOPs and Test Methods for new procedures and assays; review, edit and revise existing SOPs to reflect changes in procedures.Order and maintain laboratory reagents and supplies.Responsible for following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ensuring adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliance, and any other local, state, and federal regulations associated with the release of investigational and pharmaceutical drug products.Communicate matters of importance such as plans, technical problems, results, etc. to the manager/supervisor and to other scientific personnel associated with the study, which may impact the successful completion of projects.Ensures that all laboratory equipment is monitored for adherence to performance parameters on a scheduled basis and is operating within requirements. Immediately reports any equipment failures to management. Ordering new supplies and making sure that we do not run out of important reagents.Other duties as assigned  qualifications: Job Requirements Bachelor's degreeA minimum of 4-6 years of laboratory experienceMust possess a basic knowledge of molecular biology, virology, and cell biology techniques such as experience using real-time PCR, or performing various molecular assays.Must have strong experience in the development and performance of Cell-based assays and PCR-based assays (TCID 50 , Plaque, Traditional PCR, qPCR, etc.)Hands-on experience with non-cell-based analytical assays, including but not limited to: protein determination, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA, pH, Endotoxin. Knowledge of cell culture and cell-based assays (TCID 50 , Plaque).Experience with the development and validation of assays used for the characterization of biological products (protein, antibody, VLP, AAV, live virus, etc).High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a strong contributor in a cross-functional team environment on complex projects. Able to work effectively alone and in teams.Able to prioritize and demonstrate flexibility in schedule (late shift) as demanded by project needs or management.Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven and demonstrated computer (PC) and software skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.Willingness to cross-train as neededGreat interpersonal skillsStrong communicationTakes initiativeRemains calm under pressure  skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, PCR Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.

job summary: The role functions as a both a traditional technical project manager and a SCRUM Master within Global Technology's infrastructure delivery organization. The Sr. Project Manager - Disaster Recovery, will have responsibility for developing prioritization processes, communications but, more importantly will be responsible for resolving team level impediments, manage risks and issues, and drive continuous improvement throughout project lifecycles. This role will be responsible for managing multiple Disaster Recovery Projects across a matrixed organization. The ideal candidate will bring an excellent track record of successful project and program management and will have a bias to relentlessly push to understand customer needs, balance user value with business value, and continually partner and deliver in a complex and fast-paced environment. As a Scrum Master, will guide and facilitate teams through ceremonies, events, and meetings within the Agile team framework and help to drive the implementation and adoption of Agile best practices.   location: Bethesda, Maryland job type: Contract salary: $70 - 80 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Required Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience7+ years of Information Technology experience preferably in an infrastructure setting5+ years Disaster Recovery (DR) expertise, and experience managing DR projects in large scale/enterprise level environments3+ years of formal Project Management experience ($500K+) in a highly complex, large-scale environment2+ years' SCRUM experience2+ year's direct technical experience in some or all of the following areas: Software DevelopmentCloud technologiesNetworkEnd-user technologiesInformation Security PMP or SCRUM certification are highly preferred Other Desired Skills and Attributes SAFe certification, other Agile, and ITIL certifications Extremely high level of analytical ability to resolve complex and difficult issues.Ability to drive projects such that deadlines and budget commitments are metVery high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output in a team environment.Experience with business process re-engineering and agile implementationsExcellent financial acumenAdvanced process management, negotiating, influencing, and problem resolution skills.Ability to understand and communicate the lifecycle of technologies and applications and to translate into business strategies for the client organizations.Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and partnering in a managed service environment.Be available to work outside of the traditional hours and days to facilitate project events when required.Skilled in conceptualizing creative solutions, documenting them, and presenting/selling them to senior managementHighly developed oral and written communication skills. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans projects, including requirements, cost, schedule, and deliverables to meet business need. Identifies project milestones and required tasks. Manages project risk and budget. Tracks project performance and escalates/provides early warning of risks to the projectFormulates risk mitigation plans. Directs and coordinates activities of project team Informs the appropriate stakeholders of project status and issues Interfaces with vendor(s) for programs under direct control Creates, modifies, publishes and leverages standardized Agile Metrics to facilitate continuous improvement on the Scrum Team.Arranges and facilitates daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, story grooming, and demo/retro. Ensures quick inspection and proper use of an Agile process.Escalates and assists in the resolution of impediments.Facilitates release planning events for assigned Scrum Teams. Maintaining Goals Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects. Managing Work, Projects, and Policies Manages and implements work and projects as assigned.Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested. Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department.Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures.Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/ or process information. Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.Collaborates with internal partners and stakeholders to support business/initiative strategiesCommunicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 8 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: Project ManagementProject ManagementDisaster RecoveryIT Project Manager Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.