Midwest Research Institute Work Values

Daily Duties at Midwest Research Institute :

• Provided on-site contractor support for Biological Sciences Division. Supported management of research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts at national laboratories and contractor locations. • Worked with other support contractors to design and construct field laboratory to allow for rapid sample turn around. The implementation of this laboratory improved the cost effectiveness of the program by allowing for additional rounds of testing during field efforts. • Provided support for field trial design and on site assistance in their implementation . o Provided training for staff to augment field laboratory capabilities. • Facilitated working relationships between contract and government laboratories for long term and ad hoc research efforts. • Established initial biotechnology program at MRI, Kansas City, a facility then known for inorganic and organic chemistry projects. • Conducted aerosol sampling research in collaboration with Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO. This effort resulted in peer-reviewed academic publications and a patent application for a cyclonic air sampler (SpinCon) subsequently commercialized and implemented in fielded bio-surveillance systems

What they like about Midwest Research Institute :

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Microbiology, Acquisition, Test and evaluation, Technology assessment, Requirements analysis, biosampling, Intelligence, BSL3 operations, Mobile laboratory design, CBRN Countermeasures, Sequence analysis

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , CBRN knowledge , Microsoft project and sharepoint

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