What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biospecimen Research Assoc II (Supervisory, Tuesday - Saturday) DCP, CGR position at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research?
Job ID: req4524
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Clinical Research Directorate
Facility: Frederick: WDG
Location: 4600 Wedgewood Blvd, Suite K, Frederick, MD 21702 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory is 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 BioProcessing and Trial Logistics (BPTL) Laboratory section within the Cancer Genomics Research (CGR) Laboratory plays a vital role in advancing clinical and translational research through expert biospecimen lifecycle management. By integrating clinical and laboratory operations, BPTL ensures that biospecimens are collected, processed, stored, and documented with the highest standards of quality and integrity.
We are seeking a Research Associate II to support a critical ongoing NIH-funded clinical project within the Division of Cancer Prevention/NCI. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about supporting research that can shape the future of cancer prevention and clinical science.
In this role, the incumbent will contribute directly to the successful execution of research operations by overseeing specimen processing activities, supporting staff workflow, and helping maintain the quality and reliability of biospecimens that are essential to both immediate study goals and future scientific discovery.
The BioProcessing Laboratory and Trial Logistics (BPTL) Laboratory group within CGR partners with intramural and extramural investigators to translate clinical workflows into practical, reliable specimen collection, processing, and storage procedures. These efforts produce high-quality, well-annotated specimens that support both their primary clinical or research purpose and broader bioresource collections for future research.
Responsibilities
BPTL is part of the Clinical Research Directorate (CRD) and resides within the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR). As a Research Associate II, the incumbent will play an essential role in day-to-day laboratory operations and protocol execution. Core responsibilities include:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, 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.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here
70,500.00 - 100,901.00 USD
The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.
The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Clinical Research Directorate
Facility: Frederick: WDG
Location: 4600 Wedgewood Blvd, Suite K, Frederick, MD 21702 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory is 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 BioProcessing and Trial Logistics (BPTL) Laboratory section within the Cancer Genomics Research (CGR) Laboratory plays a vital role in advancing clinical and translational research through expert biospecimen lifecycle management. By integrating clinical and laboratory operations, BPTL ensures that biospecimens are collected, processed, stored, and documented with the highest standards of quality and integrity.
We are seeking a Research Associate II to support a critical ongoing NIH-funded clinical project within the Division of Cancer Prevention/NCI. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about supporting research that can shape the future of cancer prevention and clinical science.
In this role, the incumbent will contribute directly to the successful execution of research operations by overseeing specimen processing activities, supporting staff workflow, and helping maintain the quality and reliability of biospecimens that are essential to both immediate study goals and future scientific discovery.
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES A FIXED DAY SHIFT TUESDAY - SATURDAY***
The BioProcessing Laboratory and Trial Logistics (BPTL) Laboratory group within CGR partners with intramural and extramural investigators to translate clinical workflows into practical, reliable specimen collection, processing, and storage procedures. These efforts produce high-quality, well-annotated specimens that support both their primary clinical or research purpose and broader bioresource collections for future research.
Responsibilities
BPTL is part of the Clinical Research Directorate (CRD) and resides within the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR). As a Research Associate II, the incumbent will play an essential role in day-to-day laboratory operations and protocol execution. Core responsibilities include:
- Supervising daily laboratory section operations and staff workflow
- Training junior staff on general laboratory techniques and protocol-specific requirements
- Processing human blood specimens, including separation into sub-fractions
- Preparing human biospecimen aliquots with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
- Handling frozen materials using dry ice and specialized dry ice workstations
- Supporting general laboratory upkeep, equipment monitoring, and inventory control
- Using Excel, Word, and Outlook daily for tracking, reporting, and communication
- Communicating regularly with team members and internal support groups
- Generating daily specimen receipt logs
- Identifying and reporting specimen discrepancies or shipment issues directly to the client
- Helping ensure that time-sensitive clinical research specimens are managed according to study requirements and quality expectations
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
- In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience
- Ability to work a fixed Tuesday-Saturday day shift
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
- Experience working with human biological specimens
- Knowledge of aseptic technique
- Previous experience using serologic pipets and micropipettes
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
- Ability to routinely lift 25 pounds
- Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Previous experience supervising laboratory staff and workflows
- Experience using label printing software
- Previous experience with collection kit generation and shipping/logistics for specimens, clinical trials, or research programs
- Experience with specimen inventory management software/databases
- Experience working with liquid biopsy collection tubes
- Experience coordinating time-sensitive specimen processing for clinical research
- Demonstrated strong communication and documentation skills
- This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, 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.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here
70,500.00 - 100,901.00 USD
The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.
The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions