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Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research · 1 day ago

Biospecimen Research Associate II (Tues - Sat)

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $101K/yr

5+ years exp

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is a leading institution addressing critical biomedical challenges. The Biospecimen Research Associate II will supervise laboratory operations and provide specimen processing support for NIH-funded clinical projects, ensuring high-quality specimen management.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncology

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Supervise daily laboratory operations and staff workflow

Training junior staff on general lab techniques and specific protocol requirements

Separation of human blood samples into sub fractions

Creating specimen aliquots

Handling frozen material, using dry ice & specialized dry ice workstations

General laboratory upkeep, equipment monitoring, and inventory control

Daily use of Excel, Word, Outlook for documentation and reporting

Daily communication with team members & internal support groups

Generating daily specimen receipt log

Reporting discrepancy or shipment issues directly with client

Qualification

Human specimen handlingAseptic techniqueLaboratory supervisionMicrosoft SuiteSpecimen inventory managementCross-cultural communicationCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

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

In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with human specimens and increased responsibility including supervision

Ability to work a fixed Tuesday-Saturday schedule

Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

Experience working with human biological specimens

Knowledge of aseptic technique

Previous experience working with serologic pipets and micropipettes

Experience with Microsoft Suite, to include Excel, Word

Ability to routinely lift 25 pounds

Ability to focus for extended periods of time

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance