Research Associate I- Electron Microscopist

Research Associate I- Electron Microscopist

Job ID : req4374

Employee Type : exempt full-time

Division : Cancer Research Technology Program

Facility : Frederick : ATRF

Location : 8560 Progress Dr, Frederick, MD 21701 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

At Frederick National Laboratory, the Cancer Research Technology Program (CRTP) is a multi-disciplinary hub where emerging technologies, biological expertise and research capabilities are developed and implemented in collaboration with intramural National Cancer Institute investigators and other researchers. Within the CRTP is the Center for Volume Electron Microscopy (CvEM); in our group, scientists work in a highly collaborative environment to develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies for high-resolution 3-D volume EM and correlative microscopy (CLEM) of cells and tissues with research and / or clinical relevance. Our group works on innovations in sample preparation, imaging strategies and data processing / analysis, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) aided image segmentation and visualization.

KEY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of scanning and transmission electron microscopes, including biological sample preparation
• Simple data analysis and visualization using computational tools
• Rigorous record keeping

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration :

JOB HAZARDS

to become an approved radiation worker

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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56,700.00 - 97,375.00

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