Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Lab Communications Coordinator
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time Laboratory Communications Coordinator position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, DC.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country. What the EPA project is about 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. Responsibilities
What experience and skills will you gain? As a team member, you will help to develop and implement cross-Agency strategies that support the NPM functions in the areas of laboratory operations assessment, improvement, and communications. The team member will assist with a broad range of analytical, technical writing, communication, and administrative duties required to support and maintain a robust program. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting the team and NPM Leadership with the development of products (reports, brochures, etc.), organizing and conducting meetings, storing and managing the records, and timely search and retrieval of information; 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 team members' opportunity to learn about the functions of the NPM, as well as other components of EPA and builds their skill. Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education 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; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Location:
This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Washington, DC. Salary:
Selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $33.80 for hours worked. Hours:
Full-time. Travel:
Limited optional local travel may come up (e.g., visit to local laboratory), no out-of-town travel is expected. Expected start date:
The position is full-time and expected to begin March 2025. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA. For more information, contact EPANSSC@orau.org. Do not contact EPA directly. Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age
and Have earned at least a Master’s degree in the Biological, Environmental or Physical Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field 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. EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.
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Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country. What the EPA project is about 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. Responsibilities
What experience and skills will you gain? As a team member, you will help to develop and implement cross-Agency strategies that support the NPM functions in the areas of laboratory operations assessment, improvement, and communications. The team member will assist with a broad range of analytical, technical writing, communication, and administrative duties required to support and maintain a robust program. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting the team and NPM Leadership with the development of products (reports, brochures, etc.), organizing and conducting meetings, storing and managing the records, and timely search and retrieval of information; 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 team members' opportunity to learn about the functions of the NPM, as well as other components of EPA and builds their skill. Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education 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; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Location:
This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Washington, DC. Salary:
Selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $33.80 for hours worked. Hours:
Full-time. Travel:
Limited optional local travel may come up (e.g., visit to local laboratory), no out-of-town travel is expected. Expected start date:
The position is full-time and expected to begin March 2025. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA. For more information, contact EPANSSC@orau.org. Do not contact EPA directly. Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age
and Have earned at least a Master’s degree in the Biological, Environmental or Physical Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field 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. EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.
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