Laboratory Technician

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

45d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Biobank Assay Specialist/Laboratory Technician to support the NINDS Biospecimen Core Repository, performing laboratory-based assays, sample processing, and biobank operations. This position is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, or related field.
A minimum of TWO (2) year of hands-on laboratory experience in biomedical, clinical, or translational research settings.
Demonstrated experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory environment handling human biofluids and/or tissues.
Experience performing laboratory techniques such as pipetting, PCR, and routine specimen analysis.
Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, audit trails, and quality control documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to process and manage multiple samples simultaneously.
Ability to work on-site in a laboratory setting with human specimens.
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

MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist)/Medical Technology degree or a master’s degree preferred.
Experience with vacutainers, PCR workflows, and NGS library preparation.
Experience working in CAP- or CLIA-certified laboratories.
Familiarity with flow cytometry, ELISA, and Quanterix Simoa assays.
Experience supporting automated or robotic laboratory platforms.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.
Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
Store new samples, update databases, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory.

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