Laboratory Technician-

Baltimore, Maryland

Employer: Cape Fox Shared Services
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description

Concentric Methods is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Baltimore, MD in support of the NIH.
  • Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and animal protocols.
  • Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
  • Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
  • Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Perform primary cell culture techniques and immunohistochemistry.
  • Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
  • Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines.
  • Work with staff on processing specimens for embedding according to protocols.
  • Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
  • Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
  • Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.
  • Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory
  • Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
  • Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
  • Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens.
  • Performs sample management and storage.
  • Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
  • Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.
  • Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
  • Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.
  • Perform quality control procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy of each test system, sample processing, storage and inventory of samples.
  • Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.
  • Ensure that policies and procedures regarding sample retrieval and use are followed.
  • Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
  • Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
  • Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work.
  • Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
  • Assemble, manipulate and format test results.
  • Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases; and enter experimental data into spreadsheet and conduct
  • statistical analysis.
  • Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation.
  • Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
  • Analyze, summarize and interpret data obtained from research studies; evaluate for completeness and validity.
  • Interpret results of initial analysis to reveal conclusions and shortcomings.
  • Convey and discuss research results with team lab members.
  • Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • 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.
  • Clean glassware and microscopic slides.
  • Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels.
  • Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
  • Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
  • Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
  • Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
  • Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
  • Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Perform primary cell culture techniques and immunohistochemistry.
  • Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
  • Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and
  • immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
  • Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.
  • Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized.
  • Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials.
  • Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain a record of laboratory supply usage.
  • Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
  • Receiving equipment and supply deliveries, packing slips and order tracking
  • Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
  • Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
  • Work with staff to maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
  • Ensure that reagents are made correctly and that expired reagents or defective products are replaced to ensure validity of results.
  • Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
  • Performs routine equipment maintenance.
  • 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.
  • Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
  • Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
  • Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
  • Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
  • Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
  • Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
  • Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Perform primary cell culture techniques and immunohistochemistry.
  • Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
  • Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
  • Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
  • Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory.
  • Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings.
  • Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
  • Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings.
  • Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.
  • Present results and conclusions in written, tabular and graphic form.
  • Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
  • Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
  • Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
  • Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
  • Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
  • Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
  • Provide one-on-one and group training related to safety standards on usage and disposal of chemicals and reagents.
  • Provide training to staff on the performance of laboratory experiments, assays and protocols.
  • 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.
  • Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date.
  • Distribute educational and outreach materials to laboratories as part of routine safety surveys.
  • Provides insights and expertise and recommends new strategies and approaches.
  • Engage in problem solving as required to solve technical difficulties and to ensure steady progress, with a goal of providing high quality experimental data suitable for publication.
  • Troubleshoot issues with technical procedures; utilize trial and error methods customize protocols to the biological systems utilized in the laboratory.
Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Salary Grade

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or other related field (Biology, Genetics, Physiology)
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in Life Sciences.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Powerpoint - MS Project - Outlook - Excel - Word); familiarity with NIH POTS.
  • Experience working with lab equipment and performing biological research.
  • Knowledge in managing hazardous waste.
Category

Healthcare

Location

NIH - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore, MD 21224 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 7572
Country: United States
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
ZIP: 21218

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