Laboratory Technician

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

57d•$56,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Laboratory Technician to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD. Responsible for sample shipping, receiving, storage, and inventory including monitoring and updating the NIH inventory repository. Maintain and accurately complete laboratory logs (patient samples -whole blood, plasma, DNA, RNA, Protein). Manage inventory and procure laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment when needed. Perform lab purchasing, receiving, inventory, and maintain lab equipment. Assist in regular freezer maintenance and keep updated logs of freezer inventory. Perform laboratory procedures (human sample handling and processing, extraction and quantitation of nucleic acids and proteins) and assays (molecular biology assays such as gel electrophoresis, enzymatic assays, PCR, etc.), under the direction the principal investigator and senior scientists. Make modifications and improvements in laboratory methods/procedures, in collaboration with lab personnel, to meet specific needs or experimental situations, which may include assisting in developing novel assays and methodologies as needed for the planned fundamental and translational research and/or preparing reports and present data to supervisors, lab members, and collaborators. Generate protocols and updates. Maintain log of laboratory safety compliance; ensure that regulations are being followed. Comply with institution’s rules and regulations, such as institutional review board protocols, environmental health and safety, and waste management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology or related field with at least TWO (2) years of laboratory experience or an associate’s degree with at least FOUR (4) years of laboratory experience
Experience with molecular biological techniques, including, but not limited to, pipetting, centrifugation, buffer preparation, DNA/RNA isolation and quantification, primer/probe design, PCR; RT-PCR; qPCR, gel electrophoresis, imaging and/or purification.
Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and GraphPad Prism.
Must be organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be attentive to detail.
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

Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
Must possess a high level of independent judgment and accuracy.
Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, and regulations or law.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
Ability to work independently and reliably.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Sample shipping, receiving, storage, and inventory including monitoring and updating the NIH inventory repository.
Maintain and accurately complete laboratory logs (patient samples -whole blood, plasma, DNA, RNA, Protein).
Manage inventory and procure laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment when needed.
Perform lab purchasing, receiving, inventory, and maintain lab equipment.
Assist in regular freezer maintenance and keep updated logs of freezer inventory.
Perform laboratory procedures (human sample handling and processing, extraction and quantitation of nucleic acids and proteins) and assays (molecular biology assays such as gel electrophoresis, enzymatic assays, PCR, etc.), under the direction the principal investigator and senior scientists.
Make modifications and improvements in laboratory methods/procedures, in collaboration with lab personnel, to meet specific needs or experimental situations, which may include assisting in developing novel assays and methodologies as needed for the planned fundamental and translational research and/or preparing reports and present data to supervisors, lab members, and collaborators.
Generate protocols and updates.
Maintain log of laboratory safety compliance; ensure that regulations are being followed.
Comply with institution’s rules and regulations, such as institutional review board protocols, environmental health and safety, and waste management.

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