Biospecimen Laboratory Technician

Kelly; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

401K

Holiday pay

Transportation spending account

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions in Bethesda, MD seeks a Biospecimen Laboratory Technician to support NHLBI research programs. You will perform centrifugation, aliquoting, cryopreservation, and accessioning of biospecimens with strict attention to sample integrity and QA/QC.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biology or related field and at least 2 years of laboratory experience; familiarity with LIMS and freezer monitoring systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in biobank, clinical, or research setting.
• Proficiency in laboratory skills and equipment; strong data entry and computer skills; familiarity with LIMS and freezer monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Biospecimen Core's mission to provide high-quality biospecimens for research and clinical applications.
• Process biospecimens (blood, tissue, DNA, RNA) by centrifugation, aliquoting, cryopreservation, and accessioning.
• Protect sample integrity by executing procedures with precision.
• Operate centrifuges, freezers, and automated systems; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Respond to freezer temperature alarms, 7 days a week.
• Enter and maintain accurate sample data in the LIMS; conduct routine verifications.
• Accession incoming shipments for archival storage and verify specimens against manifests.
• Catalog and organize frozen biospecimens; reconcile inventory with database.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

LIMS experience

Biospecimen handling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

LIMS

Freezer monitoring systems

Automated laboratory equipment

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Biospecimen Laboratory Technician with the National Institutes of Health.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/

The purpose of this position is to support the preparation, processing, storage, distribution, and quality control of biological specimens used for NHLBI research. The contractor will perform centrifugation, aliquoting, cryopreservation and accessioning of biospecimens (e.g., blood, tissue, DNA, RNA) in accordance with established protocols and to ensure all procedures are executed with precision to maintain sample integrity, which are core activities supporting experimental research.

TASKS.

• Support the Biospecimen Core's mission to provide high-quality biospecimens for research and clinical applications.
• Process biospecimens (blood, tissue, DNA, RNA) by centrifugation, aliquoting, cryopreservation, and accessioning, following established protocols.
• Protect sample integrity by executing every procedure with precision.
• Operate centrifuges, freezers, and automated systems according to SOPs, and perform routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Respond to freezer temperature alarms at any time of day, 7 days a week.
• Enter and maintain accurate sample data in the LIMS, with routine verification and audits.
• Accession incoming shipments for archival storage and verify specimens against the shipping manifest.
• Catalog and organize frozen biospecimens, reconcile physical inventory with the database, and defragment freezers as needed.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and lab personnel to collect and deliver biospecimens on time and keep them intact.
• Manage reagent and supply inventories and orders, keep detailed processing and quality logs, flag deviations, and train new team members.

REQUIREMENTS.

• Bachelors degree in Biology or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a biobank, clinical, or research setting
• Skills: Proficiency in laboratory skills and equipment - Experience with automated laboratory equipment a plus - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Excellent data entry and computer skills, with experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and/or freezer monitoring systems a plus. - Familiarity with biospecimen handling and storage procedures - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Must be organized, with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and have a strong attention to detail.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.