Laboratory Technician

Axle•Rockville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research, Neuro Oncology Branch (NOB) located in Rockville, MD. This role will support laboratory research activities focused on cancer biology and translational research by performing laboratory experiments, processing patient samples, maintaining laboratory operations, and assisting with molecular and cellular analyses. The ideal candidate will have experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, specimen processing, and laboratory operations in a research environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.
Experience with: Cell culture
Western blotting
Immunofluorescence and/or immunohistochemistry
DNA and RNA preparation
Sample processing and management
Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience working with human blood, tumor tissue, or other clinical biospecimens.
Experience supporting cancer research, translational research, or molecular biology studies.
Experience maintaining laboratory inventories and coordinating procurement activities.
Familiarity with patient sample tracking and research data management.
Experience training laboratory personnel or research trainees.
Experience working in an NIH, academic, or biomedical research laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine laboratory experiments and analyses according to established protocols.
Conduct tissue culture, cell separation, protein analysis, and quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing.
Prepare and process biological specimens, including blood, tumor tissue, human normal tissue, tissue culture samples, and preclinical in vivo samples.
Extract and prepare DNA and RNA from a variety of biospecimens for downstream analyses.
Retrieve, catalog, process, and maintain patient and research samples.
Track patient sample analyses, molecular testing results, and timelines for receipt and completion of sample processing.
Maintain detailed laboratory records, experimental procedures, protocols, and results.
Analyze, summarize, and interpret research data for completeness and validity.
Assist with preparation of research data and findings for publications and presentations.
Coordinate laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, procurement, and supply ordering.
Support laboratory management activities and ensure compliance with laboratory procedures.
Train new laboratory personnel and trainees on laboratory procedures and protocols.
Work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff while supporting ongoing research projects.