Post Doctoral Fellow, Organoid Engineering/Biophotonics

BioSpace; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

The Frederick National Laboratory operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. seeks a PhD-level scientist in the Laboratory & Animal Sciences Program to lead pre-clinical research and organoid-related development.

You will apply tissue engineering and biomedical engineering principles, perform advanced laboratory techniques and microscopy, and analyze results to advance novel technologies in cancer and infectious disease research.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field; CHEA-recognized.
• Expertise in tissue engineering or biomedical engineering principles.
• Experience with basic and advanced laboratory techniques in tissue/biomedical engineering, incl. advanced microscopy.
• Experience operating standard biomedical laboratory equipment and performing quality control procedures.
• Experience analyzing and reporting experimental results.
• Some publication experience or products from doctoral work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced software for statistics, computational modeling, image analysis, or scientific computing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Executing assigned pre-clinical scientific research and/or development strategies.
• Developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results under supervision.
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Contributing scientific and technical expertise to support development of novel technologies and products.
• Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Troubleshooting experiments and approaches to critical assignments.
• Maintaining broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Making major contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
• Considering multiple perspectives and future impact of research and/or development.
• Interfacing with various departments and serving as internal consultant.

Skills

Tissue engineering

Biomedical engineering

Laboratory techniques

Microscopy

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Microsoft Office

Computational modeling

Statistical analysis

Security clearance

Education

PhD degree

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Computational modeling tools

Digital image analysis software

Scientific computing tools

Job description

Job ID: req4664

Employee Type: nonexempt full-time

Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program

Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick

Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is 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 Laboratory & Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for laboratory and animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of husbandry, veterinary, state-of-the-art technology, and pre-clinical scientific services. LASP also provides primary support to the NIH Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Initiative to address the need for validated, scalable, and reproducible organoid-based Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) in biomedical research. Our team provides technical infrastructure, operational integration, and specialized expertise to drive the development and optimization of organoid models of normal (non-cancerous) human tissues derived from a wide range of tissue types and donor sources.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Executing assigned pre-clinical scientific research and/or development strategies.
• Developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results under supervision.
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Contributing scientific and technical expertise through experimental and computational approaches to support the development of novel technologies, inventions, and products..
• Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Exercising judgment in troubleshooting experiments and approaches to critical assignments.
• Maintaining broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Making major contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
• Considering multiple perspectives and future impact of research and/or development.
• Solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
• May participate in development of patent applications.
• Interfacing with various departments and serving as internal consultant.
• Accountable for meeting pre-set, specific targets which will impact the discipline.

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of a PhD degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• Expertise in tissue engineering or biomedical engineering principles.
• Expert direct experience performing basic and advanced laboratory techniques germane to tissue engineering or biomedical engineering, including advanced microscopy.
• Experience executing laboratory protocols, collecting and documenting experimental data, and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Experience operating standard biomedical laboratory equipment and performing routine quality control procedures.
• Experience analyzing and reporting experimental results.
• At least some experience publishing peer-reviewed research articles or similar products.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one subject area with sustained performance and accomplishment during doctorate work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and advanced software for statistical analysis, computational modeling, digital image analysis, or scientific computing
• Must possess basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: organoid engineering, tissue engineering, biomaterials manufacturing, extracellular matrix processing, bioreactor design and engineering, development of cell-based and/or molecular assays, biomedical optics, bioprinting/biophotonics, and prevascularization approaches.
• Competency in at least one additional area from the list above.
• Proficiency or competency in a total of at least three areas from the list above.

Job Hazards

This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

52,900.00 - 75,863.00 USD

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions