Laboratory Technician (51816)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC•Rockville, MD

47d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician will provide custom engineering solutions and advanced equipment maintenance for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences within the National Institutes of Health. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory techniques, operating specialized equipment, preparing materials for experiments, and contributing to research projects. The technician will also be responsible for sample management, equipment maintenance, and documentation of procedures and findings. Additionally, the role supports the operation of bioprinters, assists with equipment configuration and troubleshooting, and contributes to scientific writing and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in General Medical and Health Services or similar field of study.
Experience with CAD, image analysis, Word and Outlook.
Skilled in advanced specialized functional measurements in 3D tissue models, muscle contraction, 3D printing and 3D bioprinting, CAD design, Fluoresce microscopy, and Prototyping.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
Provides custom engineering solutions for 3DTBL and DPI.
Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
Performs sample management and storage.
Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
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.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
Identifies and implements advanced specialized technologies for functional measurements in 3D tissue models, eg. muscle contraction.
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.
Support operation of bioprinters.
Lend expertise to configuration design of new equipment purchases when needed.
Whenever needed, assist with mechanical difficulties or computer software issues.
Contribute to manuscript writing as needed.
Provides insights and expertise and recommends 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 staff on the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.
Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc.
Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc.
Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc.
Work products and documents related to attending training programs, researching industry techniques, evaluating emerging technologies, and supporting procurement activities, including orders for equipment and consumables in the POTS/SOS system, obtaining quotes, negotiating pricing, and required documentation.
Work products and documents related to attending meetings, presenting research findings, documenting results, preparing manuscripts for submission to scientific journals, and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts as first author.
Work products and documents related to inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
Work products and documents related to training and mentoring laboratory personnel on technologies used to generate and assess the function of neural models.
Work products and documents related to establishing collaborative projects within the laboratory, across NCATS, and with external academic partners to develop enabling engineering solutions.