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Research Associate I

Employer
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location
Frederick, MD
Start date
Aug 16, 2024
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Discipline
Regulatory, Research/Documentation, Science/R&D, Research
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioCapital

Job Details

Research Associate I

Job ID: req4009
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Applied & Development Research Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.  The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Bioprocessing Laboratory integrates clinical and laboratory activities through biospecimen lifecycle management. The Bioprocessing Laboratory and Trial Logistics Support Group partners with intramural and extramural investigators to translate clinical workflows into practical specimen collection, processing, and storage procedures. These procedures result in high-quality, well-annotated specimens suitable for their primary purpose and as bioresource collections for future research. 

 

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The BioProcessing and Trial Logistics group is part of the Clinical Services Program (CSP) within the Applied/Developmental Research Directorate (ADRD) at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR).  The Research Associate I position would primarily provide specimen processing support to an NIH-funded clinical project.

The core responsibilities of this position are:

  • Responsible for performing work according to Standard Operating Procedures in a BL-2 environment
  • Works according to established best practices for specimen handling and management
  • Separation of human blood samples into sub fractions
  • Isolation of buccal cells from mouthwash samples
  • Creating specimen aliquots
  • Work with a liquid handler to create urine aliquots
  • Handling frozen material, using dry ice & specialized dry ice workstations
  • Packaging specimens for transport
  • General laboratory upkeep and ordering
  • Daily use of Excel, Word, Outlook, project-specific dashboard, specimen inventory database
  • Daily communication with team members & internal support groups

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of Bachelor’s degree in a field related to biomedical research/clinical trials/health from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency 
  • In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Ability to work a fixed 2ndshift schedule, 4pm-12am, Monday-Friday
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds routinely
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

  • Experience working with human biological specimens
  • Prior experience with basic laboratory maintenance activities to maintain eyewash stations, freezers, and supply ordering records.
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite, to include Excel, Word
  • Previous experience with specimen inventory management software
  • Previous experience with liquid handlers
  • Previous experience in clinical studies
  • Previous IATA certification

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

 

Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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Company

A rewarding career with global impact

Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.

Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.

We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.

Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.

Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take

 

 

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Phone
301-846-1000
Location
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
United States

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