Principal Scientist - Standardized Organoid Modeling

Principal Scientist – Standardized Organoid Modeling

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL), operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.

Location:

PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702, USA | Faculty:
Frederick:
Ft Detrick

• Initiate, direct, and execute all pre‑clinical scientific research and development strategies.
• Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles to potential inventions, products, and problems.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and direct the work of other staff members.
• Maintain broad knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art principles and theories.
• Make major contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
• May act as a spokesperson on corporate research and development and advise top management.
• May participate in development of patent applications.
• Interface with various departments and serve as an internal consultant.
• Be accountable for meeting own target which will impact the discipline.

• PhD degree from an accredited college or university (CHEA accreditation) – foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• Minimum 8 years of direct experience in organoid or stem cell biology.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Directed pre‑clinical research efforts of other scientists in organoid or stem cell research.

• 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.

Annual salary range: $ – $ USD. Additional benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.