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

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.
Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

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 fora 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 seekinga Research Techniciantoprovide biospecimen processing support for ongoing studies for the Division of Cancer Prevention.

The BPTL team supportsDCP by translating studyand research goalsinto 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 forlong-term scientific discovery.

Asa Research Technician, the incumbent willbe responsible forthe execution of laboratory activities under existing SOPsrelated 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. Thisrolerequiresconsistentcommunicationand datarecordingskills.

Core responsibilities include:

• Executebiospecimen processing workflow sunder SOP, including receipt, processing, aliquoting, and appropriatestorageof 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 biospecimendetailswithin laboratory databasesor other documentation systems, including specimen receipt information and processing documentation.
• Adhere to existing SOPs toensurethat time-sensitive specimens are handled according to estabelecatedprotocols
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory workflows using CGR’s established quality management systems and operational infrastructure including documentation of deviations
• Adhere toexistinglaboratory quality assuranceguidelines, equipmentandsupply management protocols, and general laboratory organization activities
• Use of Excel, Word, Outlookandotherlaboratory information systems daily for tracking, reportingandcommunication

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) 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,Teamsand Outlook
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time and manage detailed data accurately
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experienceinbiospecimen processing and specimen inventory
• Experience working with human biological specimens in research, clinical, or biorepository settingincluding blood fractionation
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques in human biospecimen processing
• Experience with biospecimen inventory managementdatabases,laboratory information management systems (LIMS), or electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
• Familiarity with quality management systems in a regulated or high-throughput laboratory environment

• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race,…