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Research Assoc I

Employer
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location
Frederick, MD, USA
Start date
Sep 19, 2020

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Discipline
Regulatory, Research/Documentation, Science/R&D
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a part time position.
  • Performing colony management of rodent colonies and conducting of complex experimental procedures in conventional facilities
  • Maintenance of real time animal colony database (FACILITY)
  • Designing optimal breeding strategies
  • Independently designing and scheduling experimental studies
  • Perform experiments including surgical procedures utilizing experimental compounds and chemical carcinogens
  • Perform injections via various routes
  • Monitoring phenotypes and treatment responses
  • Collecting blood and tissues
  • Tumor measuring
  • Superb technical proficiency, judgment and organizational skills are required to effectively manage a significant and complex workload
  • Assignments are performed independently with little direct supervision and following all applicable regulations, policies, procedures and standards governing animal welfare
  • Work involves the use of potentially hazardous material or may be located in areas where such materials are used
  • Work may require the use of personal protective equipment and requires adherence to strict safety protocols
  • Schedule may include weekend and holiday hours

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a field related to the biomedical or veterinary sciences or four (4) years equivalent experience in the appropriate field in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
  • A minimum of two (2) years of laboratory animal technical experience
  • Understanding of Mendelian genetics
  • Experience in rodent breeding colony management and associated procedures
  • Experience in performing experimental procedures
  • Ability to maintain precise, accurate records
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures for animal facilities and the basic requirements for maintaining laboratory animals and performing scientific procedures involving animal testing and data collection
  • Ability to wear lift and carry up to 50 lbs and wear personal protective equipment
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Basic skills or ability to quickly learn to perform injections via various routes, tissue harvesting and blood collection
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent observation and organization skills
  • Experience in performing surgical procedures on rodents
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Computer/data entry skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • AALAS certification


Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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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

 

 

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Phone
301-846-1000
Location
8560 Progress Drive
 Frederick
MD
21701
US
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