Research Associate II
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Jan 16, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designing and building reagents for gene editing experiments
- Testing gene editing reagents in cultured cells
- Isolating nucleic acids from edited culture cells and performing downstream molecular biology assays (e.g. quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Preparing DNA input for high throughput Illumina sequencing
- Analysis and interpretation of results from gene editing experiments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This is a dual level requisition. It may be filled at either a Research Associate I or Research Associate II.
Basic Qualifications for a Research Associate I:
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education); Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
- In addition to the educational requirements, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in laboratory molecular biology.
Basic Qualifications for a Research Associate II:
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education); Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
- In addition to the educational requirements, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in laboratory molecular biology.
Both Levels will require:
- Experience in maintaining and manipulating cultured cells using sterile techniques
- Experience in designing and performing PCR experiments
- Meticulous note-taking habits to maintain accurate and precise records
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Gene editing (Zinc finger nucleases, TALENs, or CRISPR technologies)
- Illumina sequencing - preparing DNA sequencing libraries
- Plasmid DNA cloning
- in vitro transcription of RNA
- Excellent written and oral communications skills - primary author publications and/or oral presentations
- Mammalian tissue culture experience
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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