Scientific Manager I-II

Job ID: req3005
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer
Facility: Frederick: ATRF
Location: 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 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

TheVaccine, Immunity, and Cancer Directorate (VICD) of the Frederick NationalLaboratory is seeking a Scientific Manager I-II to support projects andoperations. The primary mission of the VICD is to provide scientific leadershipand laboratory infrastructure to study immune responses to SARS-CoV-2, HumanPapillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and other cancer preventive strategies in thecontext of clinical and pre-clinical studies.

Thisposition is located in Frederick, Maryland.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTINGENT ON FUNDING APPROVAL

TheVaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate (VICD) is recruiting for a ScientificManager I/II to oversee a biospecimen repository and testing laboratory operationfor the directorate.

• Manages laboratory activities of a scientific group at VICD, following GCLP requirements.
• Conducts research and development activities in collaboration with scientific partners.
• Develops strategies to meet scientific objectives.
• Develops budget for laboratory operation.
• Collaborates with program partners for funding and future project planning.
• Evaluates personnel performance and needs to ensure efficient laboratory functions.
• Interface with government officials, both scientific and administrative, at varying levels of leadership and responsibility to coordinate logistical support for assigned projects/programs.
• Manage project risk by proactively anticipating issues and develops contingency plans and solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Director.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Possession of Bachelors in Science degree in immunology and virology, 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.
• Level I - In addition to education requirement, a minimum of four to six (4-6) years of related experience with two to four (2-4) years managing teams.
• Level II - In addition to education requirement, a minimum of six to eight (6-8) years of related experience with four to six (4-6) years managing teams.
• Experience in standard tissue culture and immunological/virological techniques including: aseptic techniques, cell line maintenance, production of plasmids and virus-like particles, western-blot, ELISA, Luminex assays, virus neutralizing assays and PCR.
• Experience in immune assay (ELISA, multiplex assays) development and validation.
• Familiarity with human research subject requirements and regulations.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PPT.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• In addition to a commitment to excellence in operations, the position requires leadership skills and a commitment to the mission.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidateswith these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Possession of PhD degree.
• Demonstrated experience working with government contracts, particularly Task Orders, NIH, NCI, or NIAID.
• Experience with robotics and electronic documentation systems and LIMS.
• Experience in laboratories operating under GCLP/GMP/GLP/CLIA.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations. 

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