Pre-Clinical Research Assoc I

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 58,200 - 83,353; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Laboratory Animal Sciences Program. The role involves executing experiments, maintaining records, and applying tissue engineering methods under supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or 4 years related experience), 2+ years in a biomedical lab, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of tissue engineering or biomedical engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience performing basic laboratory techniques germane to tissue engineering or biomedical engineering.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Executes experiments and/or assays to accomplish scientific objectives defined by a program scientist.
• Sets up and conducts experiments using protocols specified by a program scientist.
• Exercises independent judgment within a defined work scope.
• Maintains proper quality control checks for experiments, assays, and equipment.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports scientific data to laboratory supervisors.
• Keeps exact and detailed records and documents laboratory operations and data collection.
• May include formal reporting of data - including presentation and/or publications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by a responsible authority.

Skills

Tissue engineering principles

Laboratory techniques

Data collection & documentation

Microsoft Office

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years relevant experience

Job description

Job ID: req4620
Employee Type: exempt 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

• Executes experiments and/or assays to accomplish scientific objectives defined by a program scientist.
• Sets up and conducts experiments using protocols specified by a program scientist.
• Exercises independent judgment within a defined work scope.
• Modifies and updates protocols.
• Operates and maintains sensitive biomedical equipment.
• Maintains proper quality control checks for experiments, assays, and equipment.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports scientific data to laboratory supervisors.
• Keeps exact and detailed records and documents laboratory operations and data collection.
• May include formal reporting of data - including presentation and/or publications.
• May independently perform assay development, seeking advice when appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by a responsible authority.
• Carries out a variety of diverse research procedures of a highly specialized nature; applies routine algebraic formulae and statistical methods; performs exacting quality control tests; performs basic computer operations; trains lower-level personnel, modifies existing procedures based on experience. Communicates effectively and proactively, orally and in writing.
• Applies principles of tissue engineering or biomedical engineering in support of program activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and the application of mathematical and statistical methods.
• Performs basic laboratory techniques and procedures related to tissue engineering or biomedical engineering in support of research and development activities.

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• 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.
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of tissue engineering or biomedical engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience performing basic laboratory techniques germane to tissue engineering or biomedical engineering.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Competency 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.

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.

Pay range: $58,200.00 - $83,353.00 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.