Automation Laboratory Research Associate in Frederick, MD

Description

Automation Laboratory Research Associate

Job ID: req1602
Employee Type: exempt full-time
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.

Our core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, dedication, integrity, and versatility serve as a guidepost for how we do our work every day in serving the public's interest.  

 Position Overview:

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. The selected candidate will join the Natural Products Support Group located at the NCI-Frederick campus. 

The Natural Products Support Group provides scientific and technical support to the Developmental Therapeutics Program (DTP) of the NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD). The group is comprised of several laboratories responsible for various natural product-based support activities including extraction of plant, microbial, and marine biota; pre-fractionation of natural product extracts; isolation and identification of biologically active natural products; preforming cryopreservations and microbial fermentations; and in-vitro and in-vivo drug preparations. 

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Automation laboratory methods development and implementation
•  Implementing automation steps to improve and speed up the isolation and identification of biologically active natural products from plant, marine and microbial sources
•  Troubleshooting and QC of laboratory automation equipment
•  Serve as back up for in-vivo and in-vitro drug preparations 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

•  Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA) in a field related to biomedical research or four (4) years equivalent experience in the appropriate field in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees will be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
•  In addition to educational requirements, a minimum of two (2) years related experience working in an automation laboratory environment
•  Familiarity with high-throughput automation
•  Experience with automated liquid handling systems
•  Basic programming skills
•  Ability to meet deadlines
•  Excellent communication skills and a capacity to work in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  Hands-on experience in automation equipment (Tecan, Hamilton)Experience in method qualification, laboratory automation, automated data processing, and laboratory information systems
•  Knowledge of programming software packages, including but not limited to: R, JavaScript, Python, and shell-scripting in the Linux and windows computing environment
•  Knowledge of API development and implementation
•  Experience with SQL and Oracle databases
•  Critical thinker with the ability to breakdown complex technical requirements
•  Proven problem-solving ability
•  Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment with independence

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance

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

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