What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assoc Scientist I position at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research?
Job ID: req4261
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Cancer Research Technology Program
Facility: ATRF: Other
Location: 8560 Progress Drive, Frederick, MD 21701 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.
Program Description
The Cancer Research Technology Program (CRTP) develops and implements emerging technology, cancer biology expertise and research capabilities to accomplish NCI research objectives. The CRTP is an outward-facing, multi-disciplinary hub purposed to enable the external cancer research community. A major focus of the CRTP is the NCI RAS Initiative with the goal to discover new therapeutic interventions against RAS-driven cancers. In addition, the CRTP hosts the Protein Expression Laboratory’s Cloning & Nucleic Acids Group (CNG). The role of the CNG is to produce recombinant DNA molecules to support cell line generation and protein production efforts across the PEL. The CNG supports efforts in the NCI RAS Initiative as well as across NCI and NIH intramural groups and produces DNA for use in bacterial, insect, and mammalian expression systems, as well as production of DNA for cell line development using lentiviral systems.
Key Roles/Responsibilities
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
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
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
91,300.00 - 156,875.00
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
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Cancer Research Technology Program
Facility: ATRF: Other
Location: 8560 Progress Drive, Frederick, MD 21701 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.
Program Description
The Cancer Research Technology Program (CRTP) develops and implements emerging technology, cancer biology expertise and research capabilities to accomplish NCI research objectives. The CRTP is an outward-facing, multi-disciplinary hub purposed to enable the external cancer research community. A major focus of the CRTP is the NCI RAS Initiative with the goal to discover new therapeutic interventions against RAS-driven cancers. In addition, the CRTP hosts the Protein Expression Laboratory’s Cloning & Nucleic Acids Group (CNG). The role of the CNG is to produce recombinant DNA molecules to support cell line generation and protein production efforts across the PEL. The CNG supports efforts in the NCI RAS Initiative as well as across NCI and NIH intramural groups and produces DNA for use in bacterial, insect, and mammalian expression systems, as well as production of DNA for cell line development using lentiviral systems.
Key Roles/Responsibilities
- Produce recombinant DNA molecules to support cell line generation and protein production efforts across the Protein Expression Laboratory (PEL).
- Supervise CNG technical staff, design and implement cloning strategies, and ensure quality control of DNA reagents.
- Produce DNA for use in bacterial, insect, and mammalian expression systems, as well as production of DNA for cell line development using lentiviral systems.
- Technology development efforts within the realm of recombinant DNA.
- Support technology development projects across the PEL with troubleshooting and DNA-related advice.
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of bachelor’s degree in biology or a field related to biomedical research 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 8 years of experience, including experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques and the ability to carry out independent research
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Experience with Gateway cloning technology
- Experience with DNA Extraction
- Experience with SnapGene
- Experience with PCR
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
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
91,300.00 - 156,875.00
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
