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

Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. and addresses urgent and intractable problems in biomedical sciences, including cancer, AIDS, drug development, nanotechnology in medicine, and emerging infectious diseases.

About the role

The BioProcessing and Trial Logistics (BPTL) team within the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory (CGR) supports the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) by overseeing biospecimen operations for various research aims. This role integrates laboratory operations, biospecimen processing, inventory management, and site coordination to ensure high-quality specimen collection, processing, storage, tracking, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 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.
• Follow laboratory quality assurance guidelines, equipment and supply management protocols, and general laboratory organization activities.
• Use Excel, Word, Outlook, and other laboratory information systems daily for tracking, reporting, and communication.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university 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.
• 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 and manage detailed data accurately.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

Core hours for this position are Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pay

Competitive compensation within the range of $43,800.00 - $62,702.00 USD. The posted range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data alignment.

Benefits

Employment benefits include Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Job Hazards

This position involves working with or having potential exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.