Biomanufacturing Technician: Precision DNA/RNA Production

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks candidates to contribute to DNA/RNA reference material production by performing precise molecular assays and managing biological cultures. The role emphasizes strict contamination control, accurate inventory, and hands-on lab work in a standards-focused environment.

Qualified applicants will have graduate-level education or a master's degree and experience with qPCR/RT-qPCR/dPCR, plus demonstrated aseptic technique and lab troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in aseptic technique and sterile media preparation.
• Ability to manage complex biological inventories with accurate labeling.
• Experience performing and troubleshooting biological, clinical or microbiological assays.
• Experience performing nucleic acid quantification assays (qPCR, RT-qPCR, dPCR).

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Sample tracking

Biological assays

Nucleic acid quantification

Education

Graduate education or master's degree related to position

Job description

US National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks candidates to contribute to DNA/RNA reference material production by performing precise molecular assays and managing biological cultures. The role emphasizes strict contamination control, accurate inventory, and hands-on lab work in a standards-focused environment.

Qualified applicants will have graduate-level education or a master's degree and experience with qPCR/RT-qPCR/dPCR, plus demonstrated aseptic technique and lab troubleshooting