Biospecimen Research Associate II (Tues - Sat)

Company: Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location: Frederick
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Biospecimen Research Associate II (Tues - Sat) Job ID: req4444 Employee Type: exempt full-time Division: Applied & Development Research Program Facility: Frederick: WDG Location: 4600 Wedgewood Blvd, Suite K, Frederick, MD 21702 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 Bioprocessing Laboratory integrates clinical and laboratory activities through biospecimen lifecycle management. The Bioprocessing Laboratory and Trial Logistics Support Group partners with intramural and extramural investigators to translate clinical workflows into practical specimen collection, processing, and storage procedures. These procedures result in high-quality, well-annotated specimens suitable for their primary purpose and as bioresource collections for future research. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A FIXED DAY SHIFT TUESDAY - SATURDAY KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES The BioProcessing and Trial Logistics group is part of the Clinical Services Program (CSP) within the Applied/Developmental Research Directorate (ADRD) at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR). The Research Associate II position would primarily provide specimen processing and supervisory support to an NIH-funded clinical project. The core responsibilities of this position are: 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 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 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Previous experience supervising laboratory staff and workflows Previous experience using label printing software Previous experience with specimen inventory management software Previous experience working with liquid biopsy collection tubes Previous experience coordinating time-sensitive specimen processing for clinical research Strong communication and documentation skills JOB HAZARDS 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 Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here 70,500.00 - 100,901.00 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

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