Research Associate II
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Bethesda, MD
- Start date
- Dec 8, 2022
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Research/Documentation, Science/R&D, Research
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
Research Associate II
Job ID: req3208
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Applied & Development Research Program
Facility: NIH
Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 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. This
position will join the PK/PD specimen collection group located on the NIH campus
in Bethesda, MD.
The
PK/PD specimen collection group supports the NCI Developmental Therapeutics
Clinic by providing specimen collection and processing support for
investigational trials at the NIH Clinical Center.
KEY
ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform biological specimen
handling services, in a clinical research environment, in support of
early-phase clinical trials on the NIH campus in Bethesda
- Maintain detailed records of all
clinical samples in compliance with good clinical practice guidelines and
Clinical Center requirements
- Perform sample handling and
processing in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other
QA/QC elements
- Perform laboratory procedures
that include plasma separation, PBMC isolation, tissue preservation, cell
counting, and cell enrichment
- Ship frozen and fresh samples,
as needed
- Cover occasional late night and
weekend sampling, as needed, to maintain 24/7 sample coverage
- Assist in development of new procedures
to increase laboratory efficiency and productivity
- Work activities will be conducted in full compliance with written SOPs, laboratory certification/accreditation requirements, good clinical practice guidelines, and other elements of a Quality Assurance Plan
- Work
involves potentially hazardous chemical and biological materials and requires
use of personal protective equipment and strict adherence to safety protocols
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
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with course work in a
field related to biomedical research
- Foreign
degrees will be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- In
addition to educational requirements, a minimum of five (5) years of related
biomedical work experience
- Laboratory
experience in a clinical research setting including experience performing basic
laboratory techniques with patient specimens: pipetting, centrifuge use,
balance use, etc.
- Ability
to work effectively in a team environment with both clinical and laboratory
staff
- Ability
to work in a highly organized fashion with accurate record keeping
- Experience
with laboratory quality control/quality assurance processes
- Experience
processing blood and/or other body fluids
- Experience
using an electronic inventory system to track specimens
- Experience
abiding by good clinical practice regulations
- Demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and strong general computer skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Experience with clinical trials and other protocol driven clinical
research
- Participation in CLIA certification process
- Experience with specimen processing from multiple, simultaneous
clinical trials
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
JOB HAZARDS
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious
material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations - This position may require continuous or intermittent exposure to and exertion in
environmental conditions such as working outdoors, temperature extremes, humidity extremes.
etc. as part of the job
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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