Protein Production Research Technician
November 11, 2022
Protein Production Research Technician
Job ID: req2568
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.
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. One focus of the CRTP is to provide dedicated support to NCI's Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD). One of these dedicated units is the Protein Expression Laboratory (PEL) which assists in the production and purification of proteins to support efforts related to canine immunotherapy and pharmacodynamic assay development. These research efforts are an integral part of DCTD at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR), where CRTP scientists work collaboratively with other FNLCR laboratories and NCI investigators to provide research technologies and expertise.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
JOB HAZARDS
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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Job ID: req2568
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.
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. One focus of the CRTP is to provide dedicated support to NCI's Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD). One of these dedicated units is the Protein Expression Laboratory (PEL) which assists in the production and purification of proteins to support efforts related to canine immunotherapy and pharmacodynamic assay development. These research efforts are an integral part of DCTD at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR), where CRTP scientists work collaboratively with other FNLCR laboratories and NCI investigators to provide research technologies and expertise.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out experiments, under the review of a scientist, in areas of eukaryotic cell culture and protein production
- Perform expression in insect and mammalian cell culture systems, including HEK293 and CHO cells
- Generate small-scale protein purification data to enable optimization of protein production
- Carry out purification of secreted proteins from eukaryotic cell culture supernatants
- Perform quality control on purified proteins
- Participate on project teams, present data and discuss experimental results
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or another field closely related to biomedical research. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- Ability to handle multiple scientific projects with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to follow and apply standard laboratory production protocols and procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Filemaker software
- Prior experience with cell culture and sterile technique
- Prior experience with protein production
JOB HAZARDS
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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