Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Biospecimen Liaison
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Biospecimen Liaison
Job ID: req4108Employee Type: exempt full-timeDivision: Vaccine, Immunity and CancerFacility: Frederick: ATRFLocation: 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.
**We are experiencing technical difficulties. Please contact Talent Acquisition, FNLTalentAcquisition@nih.gov, if you have questions about the pay range for this position.**
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate investigates immune responses to vaccines in preclinical and clinical studies, with a focus on HPV and more recently on SARS-CoV-2. As part of a large effort to combat the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is collaborating with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) and other stakeholders to develop assays with the highest reproducibility, sensitivity, and specificity for evaluation of immune responses against this new virus. To address gaps and unmet needs in serology assay development and standardization and to gain a solid fundamental knowledge of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and underlying mechanisms of protection against infection, NCI has established the Serological Sciences Network (SeroNet), which includes the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) Serology Lab, leveraging the vast expertise and excellence in HPV serology at the FNL.
The Center of Excellence for Serology Development and Emergency Preparedness (CESDEP) provides both a more targeted and global response to the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, requiring innovative thinking, outreach and partnership with global leaders. CESDEP will leverage and deploy the knowledge from existing program to bring high quality, precision biomarker assays to help combat SARS-CoV-2 in those most vulnerable, particularly in cancer, HIV, and immunocompromised individuals.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Biospecimen Liaison provides biospecimen program and operation support for the Center of Excellence for Serology Development and Emergency Preparedness (CESDEP). Works directly with Laboratory Manager and the staff to provide laboratory support, shipping, receiving and aliquoting (as needed) of biospecimen samples, coordination of samples with external centers and internal team including establishing legal mechanisms for material transfers, and as required. Also assist with administrative, procurement, facilities, inventory and equipment maintenance and records, routine lab assays and any other support in CESDEP as needed. Knowledge of human research subject regulations a plus.
Specific duties will include:Assists with overall coordination of biospecimen repository program functions including receiving, shipping, packing, handling with internal and external facilitiesModifies and prepares Material Transfer Agreements for individual requestsCollaborates with Legal office for Material Transfer AgreementsFollows all GCLP requirements for all assigned and unassigned dutiesPrepares, schedules and ships reagents domestically and internationallyCoordination with FNL repository for incoming and outgoing shipmentsMaintains inventory of packing materials, dry ice, etc. for shipmentsUpdates reagent inventory and databasesSupport reagent preparation for testingSupport laboratory assays as requiredMaintain lab equipment and reagent records (SDS) as per GCLP compliance mandatesElectronically tracks, stores and updates data and informationPerform, collaborate, or assist with LIMS (lab information management system) development and validation for relevant laboratory processesAssist with SOP development and implementationPreparation of meeting slides for the program as requiredAssist in the preparation of program reports, not limited to monthly quarterly reports, semi-annual and annual reportsAssist in the development of oral presentations and meetingsAssist with administrative functions including supply ordering, coordinating work orders, and equipment inventory and maintenanceDocument control tasks for standard operating procedures, forms, controlled documents and laboratory notebook issuancePerform other duties as assignedBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
Possession of Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health or a related field 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. equivalencyIn addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience is requiredProficient with Windows and MS Office including Word, Excel, PPTKnowledge of the use of proper English/grammar/spelling/punctuationAbility to effectively maintain files and active recordsMust be able to work fully onsite and in a lab environment with no telework optionAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
Possession of Master's degree in related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) licenseFamiliarity with immunology, immune assays, diagnostics, vaccines and clinical researchFamiliarity with human research subject requirements and regulationsLaboratory experience in biomedical scienceExperience with specimen handling and biorepository managementExperience with LIMSStrong organizational and communications skillsProficient in Excel with macros, pivot table, formulas and functionsAgile, team oriented and adaptable to changing priorities to achieve team goals.Ability to work in a fast-paced team and multi-task to achieve milestones within deadlinesIn addition to a commitment to excellence in operations, the position requires leadership skills and commitment to the missionJOB HAZARDS
This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
Commitment to DiversityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to sex, race, color, 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.
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Job ID: req4108Employee Type: exempt full-timeDivision: Vaccine, Immunity and CancerFacility: Frederick: ATRFLocation: 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.
**We are experiencing technical difficulties. Please contact Talent Acquisition, FNLTalentAcquisition@nih.gov, if you have questions about the pay range for this position.**
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Vaccine, Immunity and Cancer Directorate investigates immune responses to vaccines in preclinical and clinical studies, with a focus on HPV and more recently on SARS-CoV-2. As part of a large effort to combat the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is collaborating with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) and other stakeholders to develop assays with the highest reproducibility, sensitivity, and specificity for evaluation of immune responses against this new virus. To address gaps and unmet needs in serology assay development and standardization and to gain a solid fundamental knowledge of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and underlying mechanisms of protection against infection, NCI has established the Serological Sciences Network (SeroNet), which includes the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL) Serology Lab, leveraging the vast expertise and excellence in HPV serology at the FNL.
The Center of Excellence for Serology Development and Emergency Preparedness (CESDEP) provides both a more targeted and global response to the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, requiring innovative thinking, outreach and partnership with global leaders. CESDEP will leverage and deploy the knowledge from existing program to bring high quality, precision biomarker assays to help combat SARS-CoV-2 in those most vulnerable, particularly in cancer, HIV, and immunocompromised individuals.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Biospecimen Liaison provides biospecimen program and operation support for the Center of Excellence for Serology Development and Emergency Preparedness (CESDEP). Works directly with Laboratory Manager and the staff to provide laboratory support, shipping, receiving and aliquoting (as needed) of biospecimen samples, coordination of samples with external centers and internal team including establishing legal mechanisms for material transfers, and as required. Also assist with administrative, procurement, facilities, inventory and equipment maintenance and records, routine lab assays and any other support in CESDEP as needed. Knowledge of human research subject regulations a plus.
Specific duties will include:Assists with overall coordination of biospecimen repository program functions including receiving, shipping, packing, handling with internal and external facilitiesModifies and prepares Material Transfer Agreements for individual requestsCollaborates with Legal office for Material Transfer AgreementsFollows all GCLP requirements for all assigned and unassigned dutiesPrepares, schedules and ships reagents domestically and internationallyCoordination with FNL repository for incoming and outgoing shipmentsMaintains inventory of packing materials, dry ice, etc. for shipmentsUpdates reagent inventory and databasesSupport reagent preparation for testingSupport laboratory assays as requiredMaintain lab equipment and reagent records (SDS) as per GCLP compliance mandatesElectronically tracks, stores and updates data and informationPerform, collaborate, or assist with LIMS (lab information management system) development and validation for relevant laboratory processesAssist with SOP development and implementationPreparation of meeting slides for the program as requiredAssist in the preparation of program reports, not limited to monthly quarterly reports, semi-annual and annual reportsAssist in the development of oral presentations and meetingsAssist with administrative functions including supply ordering, coordinating work orders, and equipment inventory and maintenanceDocument control tasks for standard operating procedures, forms, controlled documents and laboratory notebook issuancePerform other duties as assignedBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
Possession of Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health or a related field 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. equivalencyIn addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience is requiredProficient with Windows and MS Office including Word, Excel, PPTKnowledge of the use of proper English/grammar/spelling/punctuationAbility to effectively maintain files and active recordsMust be able to work fully onsite and in a lab environment with no telework optionAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
Possession of Master's degree in related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) licenseFamiliarity with immunology, immune assays, diagnostics, vaccines and clinical researchFamiliarity with human research subject requirements and regulationsLaboratory experience in biomedical scienceExperience with specimen handling and biorepository managementExperience with LIMSStrong organizational and communications skillsProficient in Excel with macros, pivot table, formulas and functionsAgile, team oriented and adaptable to changing priorities to achieve team goals.Ability to work in a fast-paced team and multi-task to achieve milestones within deadlinesIn addition to a commitment to excellence in operations, the position requires leadership skills and commitment to the missionJOB HAZARDS
This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
Commitment to DiversityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to sex, race, color, 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.
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