Biospecimen Lab Technologist - Research & Biobanking

Axle; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus

Healthcare FSA

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Job summary

Axle, a bioscience and IT company, seeks a Biospecimen Laboratory Technician to support NHLBI at Bethesda, MD. You will assist in preparation, processing, storage, distribution, and quality control of biological specimens, including blood, tissue, DNA and RNA.

A Master’s degree in biology or chemistry and at least two years’ lab experience are required, with strong data-entry and MS Office skills, plus good organization and communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or chemistry.
• Minimum of two years of laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and biospecimen handling.
• Strong data entry and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform centrifugation, aliquoting, cryopreservation, and accessioning of biospecimens.
• Coordinate specimen collection, processing, distribution, and delivery with staff and researchers.
• Verify incoming specimens against shipping manifests and accession shipments for archival storage.
• Catalog and organize frozen specimens and reconcile inventories.
• Enter and maintain sample information in the LIMS and verify data.
• Operate centrifuges, freezers, and automated laboratory systems according to SOPs.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration and respond to alarms.
• Maintain complete records of sample processing, quality control results, storage and observation notes.

Skills

Data entry

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lab techniques

Biospecimen handling

Education

Master’s degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Freezer monitoring

Cryopreservation equipment

Job description

Axle, a bioscience and IT company, seeks a Biospecimen Laboratory Technician to support NHLBI at Bethesda, MD. You will assist in preparation, processing, storage, distribution, and quality control of biological specimens, including blood, tissue, DNA and RNA.

A Master’s degree in biology or chemistry and at least two years’ lab experience are required, with strong data-entry and MS Office skills, plus good organization and communication.