Experimental Laboratory Technician - NIH - Bethesda, MD
Company: Kelly
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business
partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through
our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly
Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering,
scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work
with the leading medical research center in the world. We are
seeking an Experimental Laboratory Technician at the National
Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD This is a long-term contract
position which offers:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
- Optional health, vision, and dental plans
- Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K
plan.
- Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific
initiatives TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall: (1) Develop and
assist in new assays for application based on requests from
investigators (2) Recognize and initiate the investigation into
problems with clinical laboratory procedures and equipment; (3)
Determine when modifications and adjustments are necessary for
experiments. (4) Provide training to staff on the performance of
laboratory experiments, assays and protocols. (5) Provide
one-on-one and group training related to safety standards on usage
and disposal of chemicals and reagents. (6) Perform a variety of
laboratory techniques and procedures. (7) Perform routine analysis
and tests on specimens in the laboratory. (8) Perform routine
experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
(9) Prepare materials and equipment for experiments. (10) Maintain
stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including
fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining. (11) Process and
organize multiple samples simultaneously. (12) Maintain inventory
system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines. (13)
Ensure that policies and procedures regarding sample retrieval and
use are followed. (14) Store new samples, update database, retrieve
samples with proper authorization. (15) Upkeep sample and database
inventory; monitor overall sample inventory. (16) Work with staff
to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for
future scientific research. (17) Collect and enter research data
into laboratory notebooks and databases. (18) Work with staff on
the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases. (19) Ensure that
supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for
maximum efficiency in the laboratory. (20) Ensure that adequate
clean inventory is available for immediate usage. (21) Ensure that
supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for
maximum efficiency in the laboratory. (22) Monitor inventory levels
and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with
established policies and procedures. (23) Establish and maintain a
record of laboratory supply usage. (24) Monitor and inventory
routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and
organized. (25) Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by
tracking the consumption of laboratory materials. (26) Inventory
laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare
purchase requests. (27) Perform laboratory maintenance tasks,
including scheduling liquid waste container pickup. (28) Monitor
equipment performance and maintenance schedules. (29) Assist in
troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and
instruments. (30) Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory
equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance
schedule. (31) Provide experimental progress updates on procedures
performed in the laboratory. (32) Record details of experimental
procedures, results and protocols. (33) Collect, analyze and
interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and
findings. (34) Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including
equipment upkeep and calibration. (35) Perform laboratory
maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container
pickup. (36) Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory
equipment. (37) Maintain technical acuity requirements. (38)
Prepare training materials and presentations for staff training.
(39) Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment,
application of techniques and laboratory protocols. (40) Work with
staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety
courses and certifications for staff are up to date. REQUIREMENTS.
The contractor must have: (1) Candidate has: National Committee for
Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS), Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) ,
Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2) (2)
Experience with: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed
Tomography (CT), Ultrasounds, Positron Emission Tomography (PET),
Bioluminescence, Intramuscular Injections, Cell culture and blood
sample processing, Equipment Maintenance, Ordering Supplies, SOP
writing, Pipetting, DNA Purification, Cell culture, Primary cell
culture, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Western
Blotting (3) Experience with software such as: Powerpoint, Outlook,
MATLAB, NIH POTS, Excel PLEASE APPLY ONLINE When you apply, please
know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume
and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match
the requirements of this position; a full job description can be
made available at that time. Due to the high volume of inquiries,
we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't
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were just a few months ago. Kelly is at the forefront of ensuring
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well and stay strong.You should know: Your safety matters!
Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in
compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly
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