Director, Laboratory-Small Animal Imaging Program

Job ID: req4136
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 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 Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will require a comprehensive knowledge of small animal imaging and a unique blend of administrative skills to manage a multi-disciplinary team. The responsibilities of the Small Animal Imaging Program (SAIP) Director will include but are not limited to:

• Supervision of SAIP personnel. Provide guidance to and oversee the training of research associates.
• Maintain a safe working environment especially with respect to high magnetic fields, radioactive tracers, and biologics
• Oversee SAIP budget preparation and cost accounting
• Supervision of investigator studies. Will participate in administrative meetings, act as an expert in developing new imaging protocols, and work with investigators to optimize imaging and design experiments.
• Ensure regulatory policy, and safety compliance. Will assist in the writing of regulatory protocols (ACUC, IBC, and Radiation Safety)
• Conduct data collection, analysis and interpretation; prepare manuscripts, and present results at local, national, and international meetings.
• Maintain a high level of expertise by reading literature, interacting with other experts and attending scientific meetings
• Collaborate with other Leidos Biomedical Research labs, animal facilities, and the NCI steering committee to optimize equipment utilization, investigate novel imaging agents and bring multipronged projects to fruition

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Possession of a Doctoral degree (e.g. M.D. or PhD) in biomedical research from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum twelve (12) years of post-graduate experience.
  • Including at least five (5) years at a Senior Scientist level.
• Five (5) or more years managing a complex program or large production unit.
• Experience in the areas of X-ray CT, SPECT, PET, Ultrasound, MRI and small animal imaging.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Demonstrated experience directing or operating a multi-modality imaging facility.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance.
• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s).
• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.
• This position is subject to working with radioactive material and requires to become an approved radiation worker.

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.

147,000.00 - 252,750.00

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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