Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research · 7 hours ago

Research Associate I (NGS / CLIA Lab)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$56K/yr - $97K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Comfortably performs routine cell isolation nucleic acid extraction from blood and bone marrow patient samples in a CLIA environment

Performs genomics research and/or assay development in collaboration with others for projects

Makes detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results

Investigates, creates and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement

Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature

May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals

Performs molecular assays by adherence to SOPs

Develops new assays and applies the methods/assays utilizing sound scientific judgement

Writes SOPs and performs formal reporting of research data, including presentations and/or scientific publications

Maintains knowledge of the most recent literature and scientific presentations relevant to projects

Maintains essential laboratory supplies and monitors equipment for optimum performance

Qualification

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Nucleic acid extractionNext generation sequencingMolecular biology techniquesGenomic assay developmentCell isolation protocolsWorkflow automationClinical oncology studiesClinical laboratory testingMicrosoft Office

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 two (2) years of experience with nucleic acid extraction and next generation sequencing library creation and sequencing and/or molecular biology techniques

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance