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Technical Account Manager

Description

This position reports to the Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Responsibilities include expanding sales of Bode services and products by working with Bode team members to expand and manage sales to existing customers and developing new markets for revenue growth in assigned territory.

There are two market focuses for Technical Account Managers.Territories either focus on forensic crime laboratories and law enforcement agencies or domestic commercial clients with the possibility of working with international commercial clients. Technical Account Manager territories focused on forensic crime lab and law enforcement agencies will also work with Law Enforcement Account experts (LEAEs) who are retired law enforcement persons working part-time with an appropriate law enforcement work history.

Responsibilities

• Meeting or surpassing sales targets each quarter by making sales calls, following up on sales leads, attending trade shows and other selling activities
• Work with client services team to meet current customer expectations
• Establishing and qualifying sales leads with prospective consumers of Bode DNA identification services and products
• Managing the sales process from sales leads to closure of the sale
• Representing Bode Technology in a professional manner
• Develop an understanding of and establish relationships with key decision makers in existing markets
• Provide or coordinate presentations with potential customers and subject matter experts at Bode to effectively improve customer relationships and potential sales
• Collect new customer contact information, lead information, opportunities etc., and enter into the current CRM database and updates to keep CRM current
• Act as liaison with new customer accounts and Bode contract administration staff to insure an efficient, timely contract process
• Attend key industry trade shows, seminars and national meetings targeted for DNA identification
• Monitor and report market highlights including competitor activities

Mandatory Requirements

• BS in Molecular Biology, Forensic Science or related field
• Ability to travel 50% - 70% of the time
• Exceptional service orientation
• Ability to set and manage priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and directed

Preferred Requirements

• 3 – 5 years experience in related sales position with forensic market experience
• Proven experience in closing sales

 

International Development Expert

Description

Reporting to the Vice President of International Development, the International Development Expert will assist in identifying and developing new international projects. This individual will assist in developing and executing strategic plans for the identified opportunities, establish key contacts to gain support and/or funding (both within the United States and in target country), develop and present custom project proposals, assist in negotiations of necessary MoU/contractual agreement and oversee delivery of the agreed upon services. This role will establish strategic partnerships to position Bode well for identified opportunities.

Primary Functions

Major Opportunities: Assist in identifying and developing relationships with key contacts that influence target countries/opportunities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying key contacts for each opportunity, key contact meetings/briefings, requirements definition and documentation, proposal development/circulation and input, and coordination with internal and external technical resources.

Customer proposal, contract, and pricing management: Work with management and the legal department to prepare proposals and MoUs/contracts in response to opportunities as well as SOWs outlining potential project opportunities. Negotiate and define/model pricing for specific opportunities that incorporates margin requirements, competitive pricing levels, and customer value.

Strategic Planning:Assist in researching, planning and implementing strategies for locating and winning international program development and humanitarian opportunities. Many times such opportunities will need to be created by meeting and working with key decision makers.

Market Research: Perform market research and analysis of developing international markets of interest to Bode. Develop educational materials and literature to aid in answering questions about new markets and projects. Assist in drafting papers related to Bode’s projects/successes/ideas

Customer Requirements: Obtain changes in customers’ requirements through direct and indirect customer feedback. These changes will normally be programmatic and not technical support regarding a detailed understanding of forensic DNA testing.

Opportunity Development & Relationship Management: Track and manage opportunities as needed. Assist in maintaining current knowledge of international developments to keep abreast of potential issues impacting opportunities.

Conferences: Attend and/or present at key conferences.

Position Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years diplomatic or foreign service (combined domestic and international) experience combined with significant international travel, and/or
• 4+ years successful demonstration of creating/developing international projects
• Prefer overseas deployment for extended periods, experience with dealing with non-American cultures and overseeing non-US contracts
• Project management skills
• Business Analysis skills/experience
• 40-50 hour workweek with additional hours as customers, situations and projects require
• Travel (often foreign) required (conferences, customer sites, strategic partner sites)

Other Requirements

• Utilize PC Daily
• Maintain opportunities up to date in Bode CRM
• Occasional Lifting Required (30 pounds maximum)
• Manage multiple concurrent activities, all with fluctuating deadlines and with dependencies of work by other departments, both internal and external
• Superior interpersonal, negotiation, communication and organization skills, and the ability to work across company disciplines/functions, at all levels and with a wide variety of key contacts externally (e.g., government, NGO, strategic partner organizations, etc.)
• Must be able to adapt to a high-pressure environment, effectively communicate with wide variety of people, and adapt to rapidly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• International relationship development and management
• Contracting & pricing experience

 

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Coordinator’s role is to organize, update, maintain, and provide compliance documentation for audit and other related purposes. This individual will be required to maintain familiarity with applicable forensic science and DNA laboratory specific accreditation standards and interpretations, including ASCLD/LAB, ISO 17025, FBI Quality Assurance Standards, and NYS DOH Standards of Practice as well as to assist in accreditation efforts. In addition, this individual must be able to instruct employees about, monitor compliance with, and immediately report instances of non-compliance with the above standards to management.

Specific duties will include maintaining database records, utilizing document management and compliance software, and interacting and coordinating with employees and clients to maintain and supply updated information such as personnel file documentation, training qualifications, proficiency testing records, and testimony evaluations, as required for audits, client site visits, client requests, discovery requests, and proposal responses.

May also be required to assist in the development of quality assurance procedures and serve as the QA representative on the safety and institutional review board committees.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree required.
• One year administrative or similar work experience
• Science, criminal justice, and/or regulatory affairs education or experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of laboratory quality control/quality assurance preferred.
• Database and document management software experience, a plus.

Skills:

• Computer skills (i.e. Internet, MSWord, Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail, a must.

 

Director/Program Manager of Information Technology

Description

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, the Director/Program Manager of IT’s role is to plan, coordinate, direct, design and implement all operational activities of the IT department, as well as provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. This individual will collaborate directly with the executive management team and decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

In addition, the Director/Program Manager of IT develops and manages software applications for each department. This role also helps to provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives across all areas of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic and operational processes of the business organization as a member of the management team.
• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business.
• Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
• Act as an advocate for the organization’s IT vision via regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users.
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.
• Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments.
• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
• Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
• Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems.
• Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
• Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts.
• Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices.
• Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.
• Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
• Manage and maintain corporate IT infrastructure.
Position Requirements
• BA/BS degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or business administration.
• Master’s degree in either of these fields with technology as a core component preferred.
• 3 to 5 years experience managing and/or directing complex IT projects or organizations.
• 3 to 5 years experience managing software development teams utilizing Microsoft technologies.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Exposure to various data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems.
• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.
• Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development.
• Excellent demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional service orientation.
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

 

Deployment Coordinator

Description

The Deployment Coordinator’s role is to plan, coordinate, and prepare personnel for the deployment process and ensure all deploying personnel meet technical and non-technical position requirements. This individual will report directly to the Program Manager and work closely with the Deputy Program Manager and Vice President of Government Research.

Responsibilities

• Mentor individual staff in the pre-deployment preparation process and coordinate medical, travel and program-required training.
• Serve as a liaison for deploying staff with corporate administrative, medical and clinic staff, and security as required.
• Provide and deliver briefings on the pre-deployment process to new personnel entering the program.
• Build and project 12-month staffing plans for multiple deployment locations.
• Assist with coordination of travel dates for continental and international travel to include flight and lodging arrangements, passport and visa acquisition, and travel expense reporting.
• Complete pre-deployment nomination packages on time and without error meeting contractual requirements.
• Maintain individual staff files, including sensitive personal and medical information.
• Package and mail supplies to deployed personnel as needed.
• Purchase, inventory, maintain, and issue deployment gear and equipment.
• Develops and designs computerized spreadsheets and databases using commercial business PC software. Transfers information to/from client staff on a recurring basis.
• Gather, develop, and review reports and information to prepare contract specific deployment analyses; assists with preparation of project deliverables, delivery order, and project progress reports. Organizes and maintains project files.
• Provide input and support in preparation of project budgets, schedules and cost to complete forecasting.
• Respond to other needs and requests from deployed staff and their families, and CONUS staff as needed.
• Must be available for 24/7 reachback by phone or email

Position Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent and minimum five years related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior military experience preferred
• Thrive in a team-based environment, under pressure, while managing multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately, in order to meet published deadlines and contractual requirements
• Strong communication skills, well organized, detail oriented, and dependable
• MS office proficient
• Possess PC skills in order to maintain computer files and records with the ability to learn new software/systems for the transfer information
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance

 

Facilities Technician

Description:

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the proper functionality of the facility interior and external storage location(s). This includes performing maintenance repairs to all facility office and laboratory areas in accordance with facility, OSHA and other requirements set forth by the facility manger. This position will also be required to coordinate with other facilities assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Perform minor troubleshooting and minor repairs to the plumbing and electrical systems to determine the need or requirement of a licensed electrician/plumber.
• Maintain the proper temperatures throughout the facility and inside the laboratory and evidence rooms that are cohesive with lab specimen processing requirements.
• Perform maintenance (assembly and disassembly) to tables, chairs and equipment, including but not limited to white boards, pictures, and various laboratory equipment.
• Maintain minor repairs to the building interior to include: door/lock handle and actuator replacement, light bulb replacement throughout laboratory areas and drywall repair.
• Develop daily task plans to comply with ongoing maintenance upkeep and repairs to the facility.
• Maintain files containing warranty paperwork determining what items should be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer.
• Order, receive and replace required equipment throughout the facility.
• Maintain storage units, including equipment and file inventory and organization for retrieval and/or return to government customers or for sale, reuse, repair and/or disposal.
• Clean, mop, sweep, paint facility areas as required or needed.
• Contact vendors for various repairs, service calls and information to facilities forging a good relationship for future use.
• Maintain a computer based task list providing feedback to all facility related mail requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma and five years related experience, training or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a National Background Check
• Have a working knowledge/use of various tools (i.e. circuit testers, digital multimeter, voltage detector, HVAC system manager, stud sensor, power drills, saws, metrics/levels, wrenches, nail drivers, pipe cutters, soldering iron )
• Must be able to lift a minimum 60 lbs, ability to push, pull, carry 60 lbs, and mobility appropriate for movement throughout the building.

 

Law Enforcement Account Expert

Description:

The purpose of this position is to raise awareness and sell Bode Technology (Bode) products and selected services to law enforcement agencies and investigators. This position will report to the Vice President of Sales and marketing and will have flexible working hours. The candidate will receive a monthly fee and be eligible for commissions based on reaching a minimum threshold of documented product and services sales to customers once payment is received by Bode. The candidate will be trained in features and benefits of Bode products and selected services. He or she will be expected to make a minimum number of telephone and in-person calls to decision makers in law enforcement in their state. Local travel by personal vehicle is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Make a reasonable number of contacts as agreed upon to law enforcement agencies
• Develop sales leads for Bode products and selected services to law enforcement agencies
• Work with Account Managers and sales support to provide information and quotes to law enforcement accounts
• Close as many sales as possible for Bode products and selected services in law enforcement agencies
• Submit a weekly report detailing accounts approached and comments on progress
• Submit expense reports as required for reimbursement of allowed expenses paid (long distance calls, travel with advanced approval)

Qualifications:

• Recently retired from a law enforcement position
• A minimum of 10 years with a law enforcement agency
• Experience or knowledge of collecting evidence
• Good communication skills
• Have access to a telephone, personal computer, vehicle and be able to provide reports over the internet
• Ability to attend a training class at Bode Technology

 

Research Scientist

The Bode Technology Group is seeking applicants for a Research Scientist Position. Minimum educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or a related science plus two years laboratory experience in a molecular biology / DNA laboratory or a Masters Degree in the life sciences or chemical sciences with one year experience in a molecular biology / DNA laboratory. Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques including PCR is required. The candidate must have US citizenship. Experience with Human DNA Identification protocols and associated software is preferred.

Primary functions for this position will include:

• Performs independent laboratory research or development activates under supervision of senior Research Scientist or Research Director.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all laboratory research
  Provides reports to manager regarding project status and other information
• Participate in laboratory meetings and customer meetings when required
• Provide support for writing of research contracts
• Follows all corporate policies and procedures, laboratory Standard Operating Procedure and protocols, and all safety and environmental regulations
• Recommends measures to managers to improve experiments, methods, equipment performance, and quality.

Qualified candidates should submit a copy of academic transcripts in addition to resume.

 

Mitochondrial DNA Analyst II/III

The Bode Technology Group is seeking applicants for a Mitochondrial DNA Analyst II/III position.

Minimum educational requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science related area, with a Masters in Forensics (or other relevant field) preferred. Candidates must have successfully completed coursework in Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Statistics.

Applicants must have at least 2-3 years prior mtDNA analysis experience. Preference will be given to analysts with experience with bone samples and other degraded specimens; and knowledge of auditing standards for forensic DNA laboratories. Some experience testifying as expert witness in mtDNA desirable but not necessary.

Duties will include: performing mtDNA analysis in criminal cases, and assisting in various national and international identification missions.

Qualified candidates must submit a copy of academic transcripts in addition to resume.

 

DNA Analyst – Entry Level

The Bode Technology Group is seeking applicants for an entry level DNA Analyst position. Minimum educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science related area. Candidates must have successfully completed coursework in Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Statistics. Preference will be given to applicants with prior STR DNA experience and knowledge of auditing standards for forensic DNA laboratories. Duties may include but are not limited to: operating robotics, screening evidence for the presence of body fluids, processing databasing/STR casework samples, updating protocols, and assisting with validation work.

Qualified candidates must submit a copy of academic transcripts in addition to resume.

 

Laboratory Technician

The Bode Technology Group, located in Lorton, VA, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Laboratory Technician. Responsible for routine operations assistance in the laboratory, providing support to analysts, and performing routine clerical and laboratory maintenance duties. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to concentrate and produce results with 100% accuracy, and close attention to detail. High School Diploma required; coursework in forensics or molecular biology preferred.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and copy of academic transcripts.

 




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