Laboratory Technician (Animal Handling: Non-Human Primates) - NIH

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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 experienced individual to work as a Laboratory Technician (Animal Handling: Non-Human Primates) 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:

Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy
• Perform digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots
• Work with staff on the maintenance and screening of transgenic mouse colony
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases as well as prepare inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations, and prepare purchase requests

Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.

• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments
• 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

Performs sample management and storage.

• Store new samples, update the database, retrieve samples with proper authorization
• Perform processing, description, and analysis of samples
• Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research

Analyzes, documents, and reports on all procedures performed.

• Convey and discuss research results with team lab members
• Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases
• Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation

Maintains the 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.

• 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
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence immunohistochemistry
• Perform experiments on samples according to protocols
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols

Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.

• 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.

• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments

Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence immunohistochemistry
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols

Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.

• Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols
• Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings

Performs advanced equipment maintenance.

• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments

Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.

• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members
• Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date

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
• Evaluate new types of experimental approaches analyses and recommend changes to protocols
• Determine when modifications and adjustments are necessary for experiments
• Develop and assist in new assays for application based on requests from investigators
• Troubleshoot issues with technical procedures; utilize trial and error methods customize protocols to the biological systems utilized in the laboratory

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience

Skills (Ranked By Priority)

• Animal Handling: Non-human primates
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written

Software

• NIH POTS
• Outlook
• Field of Study
• Neuroscience

Note: Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all job opportunities offered through Kelly Government Solutions, in accordance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

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