Associate Scientist I

Job ID: req4420

Employee Type: exempt full-time

Division: AIDS & Cancer Virus Program

Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick

Location: USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is 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 AIDS and Cancer Virus Program (ACVP) is an integrated, multidisciplinary program that pursues basic and applied studies aimed at improving our understanding of AIDS-associated viruses, including studies intended to facilitate the improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment of HIV infection and AIDS, and AIDS related tumors, particularly those associated with other viruses such as KSHV. The Program consists of several independent but highly interactive research Sections headed by Principal Investigators, whose work spans from fundamental molecular virology through in vitro studies, to in vivo studies in non-human primate (NHP) models, to international viral epidemiology. The ACVP also has Research Support Core Groups (Cores) that provide critical and often unique technical support capabilities to ACVP laboratories and other laboratories within the NCI, NIH, and to extramural investigators.

Key Roles/Responsibilities
The Associate Scientist I will provide flow cytometry and cellular immunology support for Principal Investigator research projects and nonhuman primate studies.

The Key Responsibilities For This Position Will Include

• Calibrate, maintain, operate and troubleshoot conventional and spectral analytical flow cytometers and cell sorters.
• Perform flow cytometry assays in support of research studies.
• Develop and assess new methods, reagents and reagent panels in support of Program research endeavors and to enhance the technical capabilities of the laboratory.
• Analyze and present complex multiparametric flow cytometry data and assess new analysis approaches to increase data analysis efficiency.
• Perform infectious cell sorting in compliance with established safety procedures.
• Provide flow cytometry, cell sorting and data analysis training and support for Core users.
• Maintain laboratory records, assist with other laboratory and administrative duties, and work after hours, as needed, to accommodate research endeavors.

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

• 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 eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience, including f ive (5) years of dedicated, hands-on flow cytometry experience, including sample preparation, staining and acquisition, cytometer setup, maintenance and troubleshooting, and complex, multiparameter data analysis and FACS.
• Advanced knowledge of flow cytometry technology, instrumentation, methods, reagents and troubleshooting
• Experience developing complex flow cytometry panels and performing phenotyping and functional immune assays
• Highly motivated and able to multitask while maintaining a high-level attention to detail, as well as excel in both team and independent work environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization and customer service skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• May be required to attend on-site and off-site training programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Ten (10) years of dedicated flow cytometry experience; preferably with BD LSR-II/Fortessa and Agilent Penteon conventional instruments, and Cytek Aurora and ThermoFisher Bigfoot spectral instruments.
• Five (5) years of experience performing FACS.
• Five (5) years of experience performing 20+ parameter flow cytometry data analysis, preferably with FCS Express software.
• Experience performing spectral flow cytometry and unmixing.
• Experience with flow cytometry data analysis algorithms, transformations and automated analysis platforms.
• Familiarization performing flow cytometry on human and non-human primate samples and working in a fast-paced core laboratory environment.
• Extensive knowledge of immunology and virology.

JOB HAZARDS

• 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

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, 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.

Pay And Benefits
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93, ,285.00 USD

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.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions