Research Associate III
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Sep 10, 2020
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
This program supports the NCI CIP by providing medical imaging agents for clinical trials, new imaging agent development, radiochemistry operations, and regulatory affairs support. Activities include procurement of investigational and production of experimental PET imaging agents for clinical and pre-clinical studies, respectively; regulatory support managing the life cycle of CIP INDs; contributing to the advanced development of the CIP- and non-CIP-sponsored investigational imaging agents; supporting clinical trials; and providing nuclear medicine sites with access to CIP imaging agents.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare preclinical radiochemical doses in a clean production environment (“cGMP-like”)
- Receive doses from outside vendor(s)
- Perform quality control testing of doses of experimental PET imaging agents (e.g., HPLC, GC, radiopurity testing, pH, bubble testing, etc.)
- Support the development of new laboratory methods
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies, as needed, to support dose preparation activities
- Prepare SS- and SR- forms for new chemicals and reagents
- Maintain the radiochemistry production lab according to cGMP principles, important for integrity of medical imaging studies in animal models using experimental imaging agents
- Maintain ongoing operability/capability of the lab environment. Duties include ensuring cleanliness of lab, interfacing with the facilities support departments (as needed), verifying service status of lab equipment, etc.
- Assist the Laboratory Manager/Supervisor with record keeping and reporting to comply with rules and regulations that apply to the use of radioisotopes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA) in a field related to biomedical research. Foreign degrees will be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in medical chemistry and/or analytical chemistry
- Proficient in running HPLC and GC instrumentation
- Experience working in a radiochemistry lab
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful experience working in a regulated environment (such as cGMP-like)
- Successful experience working with PET imaging agents
- Successful experience generating and purifying PET imaging agents for use in preclinical experiments in animal models
- Successful experience with characterization of PET imaging agents
- Successful experience with record keeping and reporting of records
JOB HAZARDS
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
- This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator,
requiring a medical clearance - This position is subject to working with radioactive material and requires to become an approved
radiation worker
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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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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