Biospecimen Research Associate II; Tues - Sat

Biospecimen Research Associate II (Tues - Sat)

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• Supervise daily laboratory operations and staff workflow
• Training junior staff on general lab techniques and specific protocol requirements
• Separation of human blood samples into sub fractions
• Creating specimen aliquots
• Handling frozen material, using dry ice & specialized dry ice workstations
• General laboratory upkeep, equipment monitoring, and inventory control
• Daily use of Excel, Word, Outlook for documentation and reporting
• Daily communication with team members & internal support groups
• Generating daily specimen receipt log
• Reporting discrepancy or shipment issues directly with client

• 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
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with human specimens and increased responsibility including supervision
• Ability to work a fixed Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Experience working with human biological specimens
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Previous experience working with serologic pipets and micropipettes
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, to include Excel, Word
• Ability to routinely lift 25 pounds
• Ability to focus for extended periods of time
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Previous experience supervising laboratory staff and workflows
• Previous experience using label printing software
• Previous experience with specimen inventory management software
• Previous experience working with liquid biopsy collection tubes
• Previous experience coordinating time-sensitive specimen processing for clinical research
• Strong communication and documentation skills

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for 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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. 70,500. USD. The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions.

4600 Wedgewood Blvd, Suite K, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

Applied & Development Research Program

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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