Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: Discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
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Open positions at Frederick National Laboratory
Making a difference in research and public health
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
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Contact us regarding jobs and applications at FNLTalentAcquisition@nih.gov.
For employee verification, please visit The Work Number.
For all other questions, please contact our Human Resources.
Joining our team could be the most important career step you take
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for a national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore what we offer and the principles that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
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