Research Associate II

1 month ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research Full time

Research Associate II

Job ID: req4046
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 and tissue and cell preservation
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 Bachelor's degree in a field related to biomedical research from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
In addition to the education requirement, 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
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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