Laboratory Support Technician – QA/QC & SOPs

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Health savings and wellness programs

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine seeks a Laboratory Assistant to provide foundational laboratory support in a research setting at NMRC. The role involves assisting with equipment preparation, reagents, and materials for tests and experiments.

You will maintain laboratory equipment, document observations, follow SOPs and QA/QC guidelines, and ensure proper handling of specimens and glassware. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college level science coursework preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience recommended or required.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and general lab safety protocols.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain quality control per SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing equipment and materials for testing, assays, and experiments.
• Prepares reagents, solutions, and culture media per SOPs.
• Maintains and handles laboratory specimens, slides, models, supplies, and glassware.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment and performs routine maintenance.

Skills

Lab safety protocols

Multitask ability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

College science coursework preferred

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine seeks a Laboratory Assistant to provide foundational laboratory support in a research setting at NMRC. The role involves assisting with equipment preparation, reagents, and materials for tests and experiments.

You will maintain laboratory equipment, document observations, follow SOPs and QA/QC guidelines, and ensure proper handling of specimens and glassware. A background check is required.