Laboratory Technician

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

5d•$49,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Laboratory Technician to provide custom engineering solutions and advanced equipment maintenance. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD. Support the operation of bioprinters. Lend expertise in configuration design of new equipment purchases when needed. Assist with mechanical difficulties or computer software issues as needed. Provide custom engineering solutions for 3DTBL and DPI 2. Identify and implement advanced specialized technologies for functional measurements in 3D tissue models, e.g. muscle contraction. Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures. Prepare materials and equipment for experiments. Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory. Perform advanced equipment maintenance. Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases. Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory. Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects. Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment. Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules. Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments. Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration. Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment. Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule. Analyze documents and reports on all procedures performed and produce detailed reports for use by senior staff. Contribute to manuscript writing as needed. Provide insights and expertise to recommend new strategies and approaches. Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings. Write reports detailing experiments and data analysis; produce publication quality graphs. Provide training to new users on the operation and software of bioprinters. Provide technical help and expertise to lab members. Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, including calibration and maintenance; application of techniques; and laboratory protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in general medical and health services or related discipline.
At least TWO (2) years of Laboratory Technician experience.
Knowledge of advanced specialized functional measurements in 3D tissue models, such as muscle contraction, 3D printing, 3D bioprinting, CAD design, Fluoresce microscopy or prototyping.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Need to be familiar with CAD and image analysis software.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Exhibit flexibility to be able to adapt to ad hoc requests and prioritize assignments appropriately.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the operation of bioprinters.
Lend expertise in configuration design of new equipment purchases when needed.
Assist with mechanical difficulties or computer software issues as needed.
Provide custom engineering solutions for 3DTBL and DPI 2.
Identify and implement advanced specialized technologies for functional measurements in 3D tissue models, e.g. muscle contraction.
Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
Perform advanced equipment maintenance.
Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.
Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
Analyze documents and reports on all procedures performed and produce detailed reports for use by senior staff.
Contribute to manuscript writing as needed.
Provide insights and expertise to recommend new strategies and approaches.
Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings.
Write reports detailing experiments and data analysis; produce publication quality graphs.
Provide training to new users on the operation and software of bioprinters.
Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, including calibration and maintenance; application of techniques; and laboratory protocols.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus