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Research Technician

Employer
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location
United States
Start date
Oct 15, 2024
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Discipline
Regulatory, Research/Documentation, Science/R&D, Research
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time

Job Details

Research Technician

Job ID: req4017
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Applied & Development Research Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: 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:

  • Separation of human blood samples into sub fractions
  • Isolation of buccal cells from mouthwash samples
  • Creating specimen aliquots
  • Handling frozen material, using dry ice & specialized dry ice workstations
  • General laboratory upkeep, equipment monitoring, and inventory control
  • Daily use of Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Daily communication with team members & internal support groups

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of Bachelor’s degree 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
  • No work experience required with a Bachelor’s degree
  • Knowledge of aseptic technique
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite, to include Excel, Word
  • Ability to work a fixed evening schedule, 4pm-12am, Monday-Friday
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds routinely
  • Ability to focus for extended periods of time
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience working with serologic pipets and micropipettes
  • Previous experience with specimen inventory management software
  • Previous experience working with human blood and other potentially infectious material

 

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

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