Biomanufacturing Technician: DNA/RNA Reference Materials

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NIST's Biomanufacturing Measurement Services team seeks a hands-on specialist to advance the science behind biological standards. You will execute precise molecular assays, manage complex cultures, and maintain sterile lab conditions to ensure reliable reference materials for next‑generation therapeutics.

This role requires either graduate education or substantial specialized experience in a relevant lab setting, enabling you to contribute to metrology and biotechnology research at the highest

Qualifications

• Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in a field of study directly related to the work of the position.
• Combination of specialized experience and graduate education may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Responsibilities

• Execute rigorous molecular assays to support production of DNA and RNA reference materials.
• Manage complex biological cultures and maintain pristine laboratory conditions.
• Handle and troubleshoot nucleic acid quantification assays (e.g., qPCR, RT-qPCR, dPCR).

Job description

NIST's Biomanufacturing Measurement Services team seeks a hands-on specialist to advance the science behind biological standards. You will execute precise molecular assays, manage complex cultures, and maintain sterile lab conditions to ensure reliable reference materials for next‑generation therapeutics.

This role requires either graduate education or substantial specialized experience in a relevant lab setting, enabling you to contribute to metrology and biotechnology research at the highest