Scientist II - Murtha Cancer Center - Bethesda, MD

About the role

The Scientist II position is in support of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. This position is under the direction of Dr. Geeta Upadhyay, Scientific Director, CBCP, MCCRP, at the CBCP labs at USUHS campus 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and oversees laboratory research.
• Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocols.
• Maintains detailed workbooks/documentation and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
• Collaborates with other technical and professional staff.
• Trains and supervises technical staff.
• Manages, leads, and mentors staff.
• Ensures productivity is monitored, identifies peak and slack periods, and makes operational or staffing adjustments as necessary.
• Identifies, evaluates, and presents solutions to complex problems.
• Ensures standardization within sections and enforces good clinical practices for CAP accreditation.
• Develops quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plans and procedures.
• Assists in the development of disease situation support.
• Maintains laboratory information systems for two laboratory sections.
• Identifies information needs and problems and recommends improvements.
• Oversees and ensures the appropriate training for employees.
• Writes user manuals, establishes priorities, and maintains security and confidentiality of information.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree required, preferred in molecular biology, oncology, immunology, microbiology or biological sciences.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in pancreatic orthotopic models, human tissue organoid/carcinoids with proven track record in publication.
• Experience with antibody engineering is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques in Immuno-oncology field including small molecule, CART, bi-specific antibodies.
• Multi-color flow analysis experience is a plus.
• Animal cancer research experience and a strong inclination to work with patient sample material to address immuno-oncology and precision medicine challenges.
• Knowledge of FDA requirements in drug development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $93,100 - $125,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Schedule

This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.