Research Associate II
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Apr 8, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Program at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in immunology and molecular biology to investigate immune responses to HPV vaccines and HPV infection in clinical studies.
The Research Associate II will:
- Optimize and validate procedures and methodologies for the assessment of immune responses to HPV vaccines in clinical studies and production of HPV Virus-Like Particles
- Plan experiments and conduct testing of a large number of samples using various immunological techniques, including ELISA, Luminex assays, and Virus Neutralization Assays from clinical trials
- With limited supervision, design and implement protocols, as well as troubleshoot assays and experiments independently
- Evaluate, analyze and compile data
- Maintain databases
- Be responsible for routine QC/QA procedures, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment and inventories
- Prepare reports, present data and participate in manuscript and proposal preparation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a related field (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
- In addition to educational requirements, a minimum of five (5) years related biomedical experience
- Detailed knowledge of vaccines, immunology, and virology
- Strong expertise in tissue culture and immunological/virological techniques, including: aseptic techniques, cell line maintenance, production of plasmids and virus-like particles, western-blot, ELISA, Luminex assays, flow cytometry, virus neutralization assays and PCR
- Experience handling human specimens and conducting immune monitoring testing in the context of human studies
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in immunology, vaccinology, virology or molecular biology
- Experience in HPV research and high-throughput testing
- Experience in assay development and validation under GCLP or GLP environment
- Experience with large data sets, statistics, software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with robotics
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in vaccine development
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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