Research Technician

Job ID: req3904
Employee Type: nonexempt 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 Research Technician position will provide blood processing support to an NIH-funded clinical project as part of the BioProcessing and Trial Logistics group (BPTL). The BPTL is part of the Clinical Services Program (CSP) within the Applied/Developmental Research Directorate (ADRD) at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR).

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receipt and unpacking of specimens shipped to the laboratory from outside clinics
• Separation of human blood samples into sub fractions
• Isolation of buccal cells from mouthwash samples
• Creating specimen aliquots
• Handling frozen material, using dry ice & specialized dry ice workstations
• Packaging specimens for transport
• General laboratory upkeep, equipment monitoring, and inventory control
• Daily use of Excel, Word, Outlook
• Daily communication with team members & internal support groups

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree 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
• No work experience required with a Bachelors degree
• Previous experience working with serologic pipets and micropipettes
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, to include Excel, Word
• Ability to work a fixed Tuesday – Saturday schedule
• Ability to lift 25 pounds routinely
• Ability to focus for extended periods of time
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• One (1) year of work in a BSL-2 environment and knowledge of aseptic technique
• Previous experience with specimen inventory management software
• Previous experience working with human blood and other potentially infectious material
• Previous IATA certification

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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