Laboratory Technician - Biomedical Research

Did you know that our client has impacted the lives of thousands of people around the world through cutting-edge advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications? 

A bioscience and information technology company is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Deliverables:

• Manage work products and documents related to performing laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy. - Daily
• Manage work products and documents related to performing digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots. - Daily
• Manage work products and documents related to working with staff on the maintenance of transgenic mouse colony, cell lines, logs and databases. - Daily
• Manage work products and documents related to inventory supplies and equipment; prepare purchase requests. - Daily

Work Details:

• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy. 1
• Perform digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots. 2
• Work with staff on the maintenance and screening of transgenic mouse colony. 3
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.
• Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized.
• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
• Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
• Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines.
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
• Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Biology or related field.
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certification.
• Experience handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy.
• Experience performing digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR, and Western blots.
• Experience working with personnel in the maintenance and screening of transgenic mouse colonies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Powerpoint).
• Experience in coordinating general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
• Clinical research experience.

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
 

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