Laboratory Technician

Job Family:

Scientific Research & Analysis (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a laboratory technician to independently provide support services for the preclinical work and correlative studies of clinical protocols at the Laboratory of Transplantation Immunotherapy at NHLBI, NIH. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.  

• Pipetting, centrifugation, buffer preparation, handling blood and biological materials
• Plasma and PBMCs preparation from whole blood and cryopreservation.
• DNA/RNA isolation from whole blood and tissue.
• Maintain laboratory logs pertaining to clinical samples. 
• Regular maintenance of freezers and lab equipment. 
• Manage the inventory, procure laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment whenever the need arises. 
• Assist in developing novel assays and methodologies to support fundamental and translational research.
• Prepare reports using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc. and present data to principal investigator, supervisors, lab members, and collaborators. 
• Comply with institution’s rules and regulations, such as laboratory safety and waste disposal methods, institutional review board protocols, environmental health, and safety.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A Minimum of TWO (2) years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to perform Flowcytometry based experiments and Western blot.
• Experience with cell culture and PCR techniques 
• Ability to use microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipment. 

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience in disciplines relating to hematology, biochemistry, immunology, or molecular biology, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to analyze scientific data and present to groups for peer review.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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