Research Technician in Frederick, MD

Description

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