Research Technician, CGR, DCP Vanguard Study (Tues-Sat

Job

Employee Type: nonexempt 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.

The Bio Processing and Trial Logistics (BPTL) functional team within the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory (CGR) plays a critical role in supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) through expert oversight of biospecimen operations for a variety of research aims. By integrating laboratory operations, biospecimen processing, inventory management, and site coordination, BPTL helps ensure that specimens are collected, processed, stored, tracked, and documented with the highest standards of quality and integrity.

We are seeking a Research Technician to provide biospecimen processing support for ongoing studies for the Division of Cancer Prevention.

The BPTL team supports DCP by translating study and research goals into practical, reliable biospecimen collection, processing, storage, shipment, and tracking workflows. These efforts ensure the availability of high-quality, well-annotated specimens to support current research objectives and creation of a biospecimen resource for long-term scientific discovery.

As a Research Technician, the incumbent will be responsible for the execution of laboratory activities under existing SOPs related to biospecimen processing, aliquoting, and specimen inventory. Laboratory operations occur across from Monday through Saturday to support study requirements, as such, this Research Technician position core hours will be Tuesday – Saturday from 8AM to 4:30PM. This role requires consistent communication and data recording skills.

Core responsibilities include:

• Execute biospecimen processing workflows under SOP, including receipt, processing, aliquoting, and appropriate storage of created aliquots.
• Work effectively in a BSL-2 environment to process and create biospecimen resources for current and future research aims, including blood fractionation.
• Record accurate and timely biospecimen details within laboratory databases or other documentation systems, including specimen receipt information and processing documentation.
• Adhere to existing SOPs to ensure that time-sensitive specimens are handled according to established protocols
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory workflows using CGR’s established quality management systems and operational infrastructure including documentation of deviations
• Adhere to existing laboratory quality assurance guidelines, equipment and supply management protocols, and general laboratory organization activities
• Use of Excel, Word, Outlook and other laboratory information systems daily for tracking, reporting and communication

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a relevant scientific discipline, or four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• No work experience required with a Bachelors degree
• Understanding of biospecimen handling and documentation requirements
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal leadership
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time and manage detailed data accurately
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Experience in biospecimen processing and specimen inventory
• Experience working with human biological specimens in research, clinical, or…