Laboratory Technician - Bethesda, United States - GAP Solutions, Inc.

GAP Solutions, Inc.
GAP Solutions, Inc.
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Bethesda, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Provide services as a Laboratory Technician in support of the overall functions of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The purpose of this position is to support the lab day-to-day activities including coordination of lab experiments, procedures, animal colony management, and supply ordering/tracking and safety management.

The position will also assist with data acquisition and analysis.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
  • Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.
  • Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.
  • 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.
  • Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
  • Convey and discuss research results with team lab members.
  • 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.
  • Draw conclusions about the results as related to the ability of the experiments to answer the questions posed.
  • Interpret results of initial analysis to reveal conclusions and shortcomings.
  • Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
  • Work with staff to cover glassware washing, media preparation, and autoclaving.
  • 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.
  • Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain a record o
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