Laboratory Technician

Axle•Rockville, MD

49d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Laboratory Technician to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).

Requirements

Bachelors Degree plus a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in a related field.
Experience with using of applications such as MS Office and Teams and Adobe.
Experience with handling of biological and chemical materials.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques.
Perform experiment with the use of congenic, transgenic, and knockout mice; analyses of lymphoma cell lines; DNA and tissue microarrays; and molecular and cell biology.
Perform experiment using laboratory instruments used to perform tests, analyses, and other laboratory procedures.
Maintain accurate daily records of experiments and results.
Write reports of findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments.
Provide quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.
Order and stock standard laboratory glassware and associated supplies.
Clean and sterilize glassware, plastic-ware and hand instruments as appropriate.
Pick up dirty glassware from Media Laboratory.
Maintain detailed daily reports on items washed; transfer handwritten logs to excel spreadsheet.
Perform quality control for each item washed to check for residue, cracks or other imperfections.
Discard any items that are no longer able to meet laboratory standards.