Research Associate I - ADRD
The Frederick National Laboratory is seeking a candidate to join the In Vivo Evaluation Group within the Biological Testing Branch (BTB) of the Developmental Therapeutics Program (DTP), Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD).
About the role
The successful candidate will aid in the daily maintenance and cryopreservation of various cultures grown in different media, establish organoid cultures from patient samples and tumors, prepare cultures for validation assays, and participate in evaluating the effects of different materials on cell lines.
Responsibilities
- Aid in the daily maintenance and cryopreservation of the various cultures grown in different medias
- Establish organoid cultures from patient samples and from tumors isolated from mice
- Prepare cultures for the various validation assays (flow cytometry, cell sorting, Q RT PCR, soft agar clonal assays, RNA/DNA extraction, the STR identity assay, proliferation assays, etc)
- Prepare all required medias, components and reagents used in the culture of organoid cultures
- Aid in other routine tasks as needed such as cell photography, PowerPoint presentations, tube/plate labeling, cell deliveries/pick-ups etc
- Maintain precise documentation of each 2D/3D cell line in Excel spreadsheets
Requirements
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or 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
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience
- Ability to be flexible to meet changing needs
- Organizational skills and database management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work under Biosafety Level-2 conditions
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Qualifications
- Knowledge of sterile eukaryotic tissue culture techniques
- Knowledge of organoid cell culture
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of sterile eukaryotic tissue culture techniques
- Knowledge of organoid cell culture
Benefits
The Frederick National Laboratory offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options.
The posted pay range for this job is $58,200.00 - $83,353.00 USD. 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.