Research Associate II
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Nov 9, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Program investigates immune responses to vaccines in preclinical and clinical studies, with a focus on HPV.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Program is looking for Research Associate II to conduct immunological testing of samples from human clinical trials. The aim of this project is to produce critical reagents and perform serology and other immune assays for assessment of immune responses to cancer preventive vaccines, such as HPV vaccines in clinical trials. The Research Associate II will:
- Optimize and validate procedures and methodologies for assessment of immunogenicity
- Plan experiments and conduct testing of large number of samples 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
- Remain current on literature and relevant laboratory techniques
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree 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.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in standard tissue culture and immunological/virological techniques, including: aseptic techniques, cell line maintenance, production of plasmids and virus-like particles, western-blot, ELISA, Luminex assays, virus neutralization assays and PCR
- Experience in immune assay (ELISA, multiplex assays) development and validation
- Experience handling large data sets, statistics, software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in laboratories operating under GCLP/GMP/GLP/CLIA
- Experience using robotics
- Experience with electronic documentation systems and LIMS
JOB HAZARDS OR REQUIREMENTS
- Work may involve the use of potentially hazardous chemical or biological materials or may be located in areas where such materials are used
- Candidate will be working with or have the potential for exposure to infectious material(s) or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM), requiring medical clearance and immunization in accordance with protocol requirements
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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