Post Baccalaureate Fellow - Protein Biochemistry Technician

Job ID: req2486
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Cancer Research Technology Program
Facility: Frederick: ATRF
Location: 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and 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.

***Appointments for Post Baccalaureate Fellows are for one year but may be considered for renewal for a second year of training at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The primary goal of the NCI RAS Initiative is to discover new therapeutic interventions against RAS-driven cancers. The NCI RAS Initiative is composed of multiple groups focused on protein science, biochemistry/biophysics, structural biology, molecular imaging, computational and medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery. By understanding the basic biology of RAS, we aim to identify novel vulnerabilities that allow direct targeting of the mutant protein. The RAS Biochemistry/Biophysics group is responsible for developing novel assays to interrogate RAS activity and use these to identify small molecule inhibitors.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under supervision, plan, conduct and evaluates experiments and assays of varying complexity
• Provide biophysical and biochemical data on protein-protein and protein-lipid complexes in collaboration with biochemists, structural biologists and computational scientists
• Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions
• Read and follow experimental protocols (Co-IP, SPR, tissue culture, etc.)
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebook capturing protocols, results and observations
• Analyze data, prepare reports and presentations to share with other team members

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• 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
• No work experience required with a Bachelor's degree
• A background in biology, biochemistry, or the biomedical sciences
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, teamwork and communication skills are necessary
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Basic understanding of protein biochemistry
• Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments is preferred
• Able to balance workload over multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills

The Postbac Program is for individuals who meet any ONE of the following criteria:

• College graduates who received their bachelor's degrees less than THREE years prior to the date they begin the program
• Individuals who are more than 3 years past the receipt of their bachelor's degree but received a master's degree less than SIX MONTHS before they begin the program, OR
• Students who have been accepted into graduate, other doctoral, or medical school programs and who have written permission from their school to delay entrance for up to one year to pursue a biomedical research project at the NIH

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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