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Automation Laboratory Research Associate

Employer
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location
Frederick, MD
Start date
Sep 27, 2022

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Discipline
Engineering, Automation Engineer, Science/R&D, Laboratory
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

Automation Laboratory Research Associate

Job ID: req2804
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Applied & Development Research Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.  The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL) is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by the prime contractor Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. FNL is responsible for pursuing a unique mission in translational and applied biomedical research that is unsuitable for academia, the pharmaceutical industry, or other federal contractors. The selected candidate will join the Natural Products Support Group located at the NCI-Frederick campus.

The Natural Products Support Group (NPSG) provides scientific and technical support to the Developmental Therapeutics Program (DTP) of the NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD). The group is comprised of several laboratories responsible for various natural product-based support activities including extraction of plant, microbial, and marine biota; pre-fractionation of natural product extracts; isolation and identification of biologically active natural products; preforming cryopreservations and microbial fermentations; and in-vitro and in-vivo drug preparations.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Automation laboratory methods development and implementation
  • Implementing automation steps to improve and speed up the isolation and identification of biologically active natural products from plant, marine and microbial sources
  • Troubleshooting and QC of laboratory automation equipment
  • Serve as back up for in-vivo and in-vitro drug preparations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA) in a field related to biomedical research or four (4) years equivalent experience in the appropriate field in lieu of degree
  • Foreign degrees will be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
  • In addition to educational requirements, a minimum of two (2) years related experience working in an automation laboratory environment
  • Familiarity with high-throughput automation
  • Experience with automated liquid handling systems
  • Basic programming skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a capacity to work in a team environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

  • Hands-on experience in automation equipment (Tecan, Hamilton)
  • Experience in method qualification, laboratory automation, automated data processing, and laboratory information systems
  • Knowledge of programming software packages, including but not limited to: R, JavaScript, Python, and shell-scripting in the Linux and windows computing environment
  • Knowledge of API development and implementation
  • Experience with SQL and Oracle databases
  • Critical thinker with the ability to breakdown complex technical requirements
  • Proven problem-solving ability
  • Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment with independence

JOB HAZARDS

  • This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator,
    requiring a medical clearance


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

 

 

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

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