Biospecimen Laboratory Technician - NHLBI - NIH

Mykelly; Bethesda (MD); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Health plans

Paid leave

401K plan

National holidays

NIH resources

Résumé du poste

Kelly Government Solutions, in partnership with NIH, seeks a Biospecimen Laboratory Technician in Bethesda to support NHLBI research. You will prepare, process, store, and ship biospecimens, ensuring sample integrity and precise data management.

The role requires 2+ years in a biospecimen–related lab and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include centrifugation, aliquoting, cryopreservation, accessioning, equipment operation, and maintaining accurate LIMS records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a biobank, clinical, or research setting.
• Strong laboratory skills and equipment proficiency; experience with automated lab equipment is a plus.
• Attention to detail, organization, data entry, and computer skills (LIMS) required.

Responsabilités

• 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 per SOPs.
• Protect sample integrity by performing procedures with precision.
• Operate centrifuges, freezers, and automated systems and perform routine maintenance.
• Respond to freezer temperature alarms, 7 days a week.
• Enter and maintain accurate sample data in the LIMS with verifications.
• Accession incoming shipments for archival storage and verify against manifest.
• Catalog and organize frozen biospecimens and reconcile inventory with database.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to collect and deliver biospecimens timely.

Connaissances

Lab skills proficiency

Automated equipment experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry / LIMS

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Outils

LIMS

Freezer monitoring systems

Description du poste

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.

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

The contractor shall:

• 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

The contractor must have:

• 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.