Job Description

This position offers options for in-person (in the District of Columbia (DC) metropolitan area), hybrid or remote (within the US) work

Company Description

Gryphon Scientific is a small, growing consulting business with a unique focus on physical and life sciences, public health, and program management and evaluation. We capitalize on our staff’s rich, past experience in the laboratory, in policy shops and from the field, combined with literature-based research and interview data collection, to tackle projects with complex technical challenges. Our projects drive policy changes in security, preparedness, and science policy at the highest levels of US government. Abroad, we collaborate with international partners to address daunting public health challenges. Gryphon strongly encourages collaboration across disciplines, throughout the company, and between junior and senior staff, including a large cadre of PhD scientists. Personal and professional development are actively supported through opportunities to work across a wide range of projects. The energy of our small business environment, as well as our commitment to technical excellence, attracts staff with interesting and impressive backgrounds as well as recent graduates seeking a challenging and rewarding career. Gryphon boasts a friendly work environment, a comprehensive employee benefit package, and places an emphasis on work-life integration, which has afforded us excellent employee retention. Gryphon strives to maintain diversity, equity, inclusion, and sense of belonging in our daily work. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Gryphon is uniquely influential in this space. Our recommendations have been translated into actual policies influencing the safe and secure conduct of science in the US. We have crafted international guidelines on the safe conduct of biology. We have engaged with scientists around the world to reduce risks associated with the conduct of cutting-edge biology. We have initiated first-of-its-kind research into the evidence basis of biosafety to transform biorisk management into a more evidence-based practice.

Job Description

Gryphon Scientific’s Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Emerging Technology practice area is seeking a senior analyst with experience in biosafety or biotechnology. Successful candidates will primarily support Gryphon’s projects in biosafety and biosecurity funded by the US federal government, the World Health Organization and our philanthropic donors. Depending on the skill set and experience of the successful applicant, their role may be focused on engaging with international clients, training, evaluating biological risks, operationalizing biosafety and biosecurity measures or research. A good candidate will have experience in one of these aspects of biosafety/biosecurity and be conversant in many aspects.

Senior Analysts work with Gryphon Scientists, Program Managers, and Principal Investigators, as well as government program managers and staff. Senior Analysts are typically supported by Analysts and Research Assistants (RAs), who gather data, perform preliminary analysis, and draft technical documents.

All positions at Gryphon Scientific require critical thinking, problem-solving, and both quantitative and qualitative analysis to address national policy and technical questions in a wide range of fields. You may participate in other projects, outside of the projects described above, that focus on public health and safety, emergency management, homeland security, and emerging technologies, including projects of national and global importance. Each project is an opportunity to think, research, organize and write in new ways.

Duties

Technical Performance

Write clear and concise summary biosafety and biosecurity guidance documents and draft policies
Examples of documents developed with Gryphon Scientific support include: WHO-Global-Action-Plan-for-Poliovirus-Containment-GAPIV.pdf (polioeradication.org)
Conduct literature-based research and perform policy analysis of scientific information, engineering data, commercial information and government policies Develop and execute training on biorisk management for learners throughout the globe
Interact and cultivate relationships with government, private sector and NGO stakeholders from around the world (in-person, via teleconference or over email) to understand their requirements, limitations and needs for improving biorisk management
Plan, organize, and execute activities with multiple stakeholder groups
Attend scientific and biosafety/biosecurity conferences and build Gryphon’s reputation and your own reputation in the biorisk management space.

Managerial Responsibilities

Serve as a task leader on projects related to biosafety and biosecurity
Provide project direction, manage timelines, and produce final on-time deliverables
Supervise and mentor Analysts, RAs, and Interns on projects that you are leading

Communication

Strong writing skills—be able to draft well-written and concise portions of guidance documents and draft policies
Strong interpersonal skills—be able to interface professionally with clients and stakeholder from various backgrounds, cultures and technical sophistication
Emerging/developing presentation skills—be able to communicate Gryphon’s work to diverse audience

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have experience in biosafety, in at least one of the following aspects:
Writing biosafety guidance documents
Training on biosafety principles
Performing biorisk management
Developing biosafety policies
Providing biosafety oversight and guidance
BA/S and 10+ years of experience in related field or a MS and 5+ years of experience or a PhD and 2+ years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required due to government client requirements.

Required Skills

Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment with shifting and competing priorities.
Quick learner.
Ability to work independently.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Planning and organizational skills.

Additional Skills and Experience

Biosafety certification

Gryphon is seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, including those who can demonstrate the above skills and abilities developed through non-traditional work history, experiences, and education. While all the required skills/abilities above are important for the work we do, we are happy to discuss how your non-traditional experiences can support our work.

Gryphon Offers:

Fully paid health insurance for staff, and discounted rates for family members
Dental, disability, and life insurance
Flexible working hours
Options for in-person (in the District of Columbia (DC) metropolitan area), hybrid or remote (within the DC metropolitan area) work
Paid time off, in addition to 10 paid holidays
Continuing education benefits (after 6 months of employment at the beginning of the year)
Generous year-end profit sharing and performance bonuses
Wellness benefits (funds gym memberships, exercise classes, etc.)
Up to 12 weeks leave, per the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Parental leave
Flex spending account (FSA)
401K with 3% match (after 6 months of employment)
Bereavement leave

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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