Post Doctoral Fellow
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD
- Start date
- May 24, 2019
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Science/R&D, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The postdoctoral fellow responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the development, validation, and application of quantitative multiplex immunoassays of non-apoptotic cell death mechanisms on the Luminex platform to be used in assessing patient response to new anti-cancer agents
- Designing ex vivo and in vivo experiments to test immunoassay reagents and efficacy of assays
- Designing antigens for generation of antibodies
- Writing statements of work for sub-contracted work
- Monitoring development of monoclonal antibodies
- Producing and characterizing recombinant proteins and/or peptides as calibrators
- Developing and validating multiplex immunoassays of pharmacodynamic biomarkers on Luminex platform
- Ensuring adequate specificity and analytical characteristics of reagents
- Providing timely progress reports to Principal Scientist and preparing/performing presentations for management review
- Writing abstracts/manuscripts for presentations in meetings and publication
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Doctorate degree in biomedical research, biochemistry, chemistry, or engineering from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees will be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- No Experience required beyond the Doctorate degree
- Proficient in Microsoft office software, electronic data keeping and management, and basic knowledge of statistics applied in data reduction and analysis
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Research performed in the area of understanding mechanisms of apoptotic and non-apoptotic cell death pathways
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, protein/antibody characterization, and in vitro testing of inhibitors of apoptosis
- Knowledge of statistics applied in data reduction and analysis
Expected Competencies:
- Knowledge about apoptosis and non-apoptotic cell death pathways
- Knowledge of techniques used in development of antibodies and recombinant proteins
- Knowledge of quality control/good laboratory practice standards
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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