Molecular Biology Technician
October 10, 2023
Molecular Biology Technician
Job ID: req3725
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. The Protein Expression Laboratory (PEL) within the CRTP provides protein production services for a variety of NIH and FNLCR laboratories. The PEL creates expression constructs, expresses the encoded recombinant proteins in multiple expression systems, and purifies the recombinant proteins for use in downstream applications including biochemical and biophysical assays and structural biology.
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:
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Job ID: req3725
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. The Protein Expression Laboratory (PEL) within the CRTP provides protein production services for a variety of NIH and FNLCR laboratories. The PEL creates expression constructs, expresses the encoded recombinant proteins in multiple expression systems, and purifies the recombinant proteins for use in downstream applications including biochemical and biophysical assays and structural biology.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generate DNA constructs using recombinational cloning methodologies
- Carry out PCR amplification and DNA preparations
- Perform basic E. coli culturing techniques for propagation of DNA constructs
- Validate DNA using a variety of QC methods
- Generate annotated DNA sequence files
- Control DNA and glycerol stock inventories
- Interface with internal and external clients for delivery of DNA and glycerol stock reagents
- Prepare DNA samples for repository shipments
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 in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Experience with basic molecular biology skills (PCR, cloning, sequencing)
- Experience with SnapGene software
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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