Logistics Support Associate II; ACVP

Division: AIDS & Cancer Virus Program
Facility: Frederick:
Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, 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.

The AIDS and Cancer Virus Program (ACVP) is an integrated, multidisciplinary program that pursues basic and applied studies aimed at improving our understanding of AIDS-associated viruses, including studies intended to facilitate the improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment of HIV infection and AIDS, and AIDS related tumors, particularly those associated with other viruses such as KSHV. The Program consists of several independent but highly interactive research Sections headed by Principal Investigators, whose work spans from fundamental molecular virology through in vitro studies, to in vivo studies in non-human primate (NHP) models, to international viral epidemiology.

The ACVP also has multiple Research Support Core Groups (Cores) that provide critical and often unique technical support capabilities to ACVP laboratories and other laboratories within the NCI and NIH, and to extramural investigators.

We are looking for a Logistics Support Associate II to join our dynamic, interactive multidisciplinary research team working on AIDS pathogenesis and development of treatments for prevention of HIV infection and AIDS, as well as cancer viruses. The successful candidate will be able to work in a supportive role to multiple groups, work well in a team environment, consistently follow detailed protocols and instructions, and keep careful records.

• Logistical support for multiple laboratories, including delivering/ordering supplies, delivering research samples, assisting with shipping to collaborating labs, assisting with equipment failures, and relocation of specimens and other materials as needed
• Transport and/or processing of potentially infectious blood and tissue specimens from human and non-human primates
• Operation of laboratory equipment such as autoclaves for sterilization of potentially infectious waste, laminar flow hoods for tissue culture, liquid nitrogen storage systems
• Local transportation of cryogenic liquids and maintenance of liquid nitrogen freezers
• May assist with updating and maintaining detailed sample databases
• May assist with sterile preparation/formulation, vialing and labelling of medications for research studies
• Perform preventative maintenance related duties as assigned
• Independently perform tasks and learn the application of new laboratory techniques, including:
  • use of specialized laboratory instruments
  • performing delicate manual procedures
  • keeping accurate data on experiments, following and applying standard laboratory production protocols and procedures
• Assist laboratory personnel; provide reliable, independent, and versatile support to biomedical research or production work unit
• Communicate effectively and proactively, orally and in writing
• May communicate with Facilities Maintenance Engineering and Occupation Health and Safety personnel

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

• Possession of a high school diploma. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience.
• General knowledge of sterilization techniques, scientific methods, the metric system, and standard instruments used in a laboratory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Prior experience working with relevant laboratory equipment (pipettes, pipettors, centrifuges, automated cell counters, rate-controlled freezers).
• Prior experience safely handling potentially infectious materials in a…